Autism spectrum disorder rates continue to rise. The most recent data from the CDC, the most comprehensive surveillance of diagnostic rates in the U.S. to date, reveals that 1 in 36 eight-year-olds ...

The signs of autism in adults include difficulty making friends, preferring to be alone, and anxiety. Appearing blunt and having ritualized patterns of behavior may also be symptoms of autism.

Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental delays that affect how a person communicates and behaves. Many people are diagnosed with autism as young children, but it is possible to recognize ...

Autism is a developmental disorder that begins early in life and impacts communication, social interaction, and may come with certain patterns of behavior. According to the CDC, autism spectrum ...

Plus how to best support your little one after diagnosis Medically reviewed by Claire Eggleston, LMFT-Associate Being disabled means getting used to labels. Some are in regular use; some, like ...

April is Autism Awareness month and time for a reminder about early identification. Dr. Maureen Grissom, faculty in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family ...

A 23-year-old woman named Zoe is using her TikTok platform to raise awareness about how autism presents in women, like herself. She's noted that autism screenings often overlook girls and women with ...

Girls with autism are often misdiagnosed because their symptoms manifest differently than they do in boys. Scientists say the prevalence of the disorder among girls is most likely higher than what ...

Signs of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health records to create an algorithm. Infants later diagnosed ...

Autism is a condition that tends to be rather difficult to diagnose. There is a saying that claims that if you've met a child with autism, well, you've met one child with autism, because all of them ...

When drivers with autism encounter police officers, they are often unsettled by the lights, sounds and communication ...