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 ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

Social communication and interaction skills can be challenging for people with ASD. Examples of social communication and social interaction characteristics related to ASD can include People with ASD ...

Research shows that autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be found in children's postures and gait.

Women with autism tend to present differently than men, a fact which has often led to misdiagnosis and under-diagnosis. As a result, women who have autism and don’t receive a diagnosis tend to judge ...

These character traits might mean you are autistic. This is how to get diagnosed - More adults than ever are seeking truths ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

Kory Andreas, a 43-year-old from Gambrills, Maryland, always had friends jokingly tell her she was “too much” because she was so intensely passionate about things she loved. But when she became a ...

Do vaccines cause autism? Is it bad parenting? Can autism be cured? Experts bust common autism myths and explain how ...