A mother's intuition, perhaps. For my son and many of the approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. on the autism spectrum (ASD), school is more of a challenge than a celebration. He tolerates it ...

New research from Drexel University's A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during ...

Autism spectrum disorders are a diverse group of conditions characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication, affecting roughly one in 100 children worldwide ...

The state of Missouri put him to death despite serious questions about the evidence against him, jurors’ misgivings, and the ...

Advocates say people with conditions such as autism and ADHD should be accepted rather than “cured”. They argue an inclusive ...

Air pollution is a key environmental risk factor for autism, influencing neurodevelopment through neuroinflammation, ...

Aug. 14, 2024 — A study has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder ...

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects social interactions, repetitive interests and behaviors, and communication.

When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. "We quickly pursued evaluation through ...