The rigid protocols of institutionalized special education often prioritize compliance over actual comprehension, leaving ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for ...

A 9-year-old Dinwiddie County boy with autism is helping first responders better assist children on the autism spectrum who go missing or experience trauma.

Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and ...

Most new cases reflect mild or no significant impairment. Moderate and severe cases have declined. Adam Omary is a ...

Two major studies reveal pregnant women exposed to intense wildfire smoke have up to 50% higher odds of having children ...

Historically, researchers have thought that autism mostly affects boys and men. But is that truly because they have the neurodevelopmental condition more often than women, or could something be going ...

SB 418 will strengthen officer preparedness, reduce misunderstandings and give families greater peace of mind as their loved ones live a more independent life.’ ...