As the definition of autism has widened, there's been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.
Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...
What are the early signs of autism? Early signs include delayed speech; limited eye contact; and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Is autism genetic? Studies ...
Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again.
While this condition has historically been thought to affect men and boys more often, new research shows otherwise.
Firestein’s interest in autism research began long before she entered a laboratory. Raised in New York, she attended ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The transition from high school to adulthood is a critical moment for young adults with an autism spectrum disorder, but new research from Case Western Reserve University suggests ...
While there may seem to be an upwards trend in the number of children with this disorder, it is more likely due to expansion of its clinical criteria.
The proposed program would allow drivers with autism spectrum disorder to voluntarily carry envelopes identifying their ...