While no single autism trait defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD), if your child has several of the following autism traits—and they can't be linked to any other disorder—it might be a good idea to ...

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson opened up about her struggles into parenthood, particularly as the mother of an autistic child, in her new memoir. The passage in “Lovely One ...

Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic tool that can help identify autism risk in toddlers. A new study shows how AI machine learning can predict Autism Spectrum ...

Self-exams and online evaluations are available for adults to get tested for autism, but a diagnosis of adult autism can only be made by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a psychiatrist or ...

Kevin Winter/Getty Tallulah Willis has learned how to navigate her busy life. Diagnosed with autism last year, Willis, 30, says receiving the news provided "a level of validation and kind of a ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes a range of disabilities characterized by repetitive behaviors, sensory issues, and difficulties with speech, nonverbal communication and socializing.

Summary: Researchers have developed a system that detects genetic markers of autism in brain images with 89-95% accuracy, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. This method, which ...

Despite the growing diagnosis of autism, which has been estimated to affect more than 2 million children and teens across the country, experts and advocates have bemoaned glaring gaps in services ...

Hospital staff were waiting for a psychiatric bed, possibly at another hospital with a dedicated unit for patients with autism or other developmental disabilities. But as the hours ran out on the ...

High-functioning autism isn’t an official medical diagnosis, but is often used to pin down a complicated set of behaviours. Yet the term itself is not without controversy. Commonly used to ...

Erik Jepsen/University Communications Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact ...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact performance at school, in employment ...