As awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to grow, mental health professionals are encouraging individuals and families to seek comprehensive evaluations when developmental, social, or ...

The number of people with the condition has increased rapidly in recent decades. Some researchers and clinicians worry that ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias on Tuesday morning unveiled a new statewide program meant to improve ...

Autism is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Part of the reason might be that girls are more difficult to diagnose.

The noise and chaos of flying can be overwhelming for people on the spectrum. Here are some ways to ease the stress and make ...

A large genetic analysis suggests that Phelan-McDermid syndrome may affect far more people than previously recognized.

Why do some children with autism communicate more easily than others, even when they hear the same words? Researchers from ...

On July 8, Josiah managed to leave the school building and wander from Cermak nearly half a mile down State Street.

Deputies in St. Mary's County worked quickly to locate and rescue a 9-year-old child with autism last week. The sheriff's office shared body camera video on Monday of deputies pulling the boy from ...

ADHD symptoms can sometimes overshadow autism traits, making them harder to recognize. Treatment may change that balance.

Families with loved ones with autism are getting a helping hand when it comes to interactions with law enforcement.

Elle King's going to keep on keeping on, after her recent autism diagnosis. Speaking with Us Weekly ahead of her debut on the ...