About 2% of the world's adults have autism spectrum disorder. And many people recently have come to the realization that they're autistic as adults, some sharing their stories about their diagnosis or ...

In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A. County deputies learn that sometimes the best way to handle ...

April marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

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 ...

Proposed legislation would provide autistic drivers with special envelopes to present during traffic stops, aiming to improve communication.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and ...

Autistic spectrum disorders are complicated and most likely caused by a number of different problems. However, we still don’t know definitively if something in the diet could influence autism. The ...

A bill advancing in the House aims to make it easier for public schools to locate missing students who have autism spectrum disorder. The House Education & Employment Committee unanimously approved ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition with substantial individual and societal impact. Prevalence estimates vary by ...