Autism diagnosis rates have increased by three times since the early 2000s. Learn about the causes, risk factors, and how to address concerns.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda has won praise from some whose loved ones have severe complications from autism. But others say his rhetoric fails to accurately portray people on the ...

Speech patterns in autism occur as traits of the communication differences that define this disorder. Learn traits and coping ...

Newborn babies with a vitamin D deficiency have a higher chance of later developing mental disorders such as ADHD, schizophrenia and autism, a major study involving The University of Queensland has ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order in response to federal efforts to create a database for autism research.

The autism net has been cast wider. One group of people now falling under this net more often is women and girls. Studies ...

A 15-year-old autistic Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest art canvas in a bid to raise awareness for autism. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke set the record in ...

May 5, 2025 — Getting a timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is a major challenge, but new research shows that how young adults, and potentially children, ... First Insights Into How ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) stems from unique brain processing, impacting communication, social interaction, and sensory experiences. It's a neurodevelopmental difference with altered brain ...

We already know a lot about the disorder and why its prevalence has increased.