Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and ...

The basic definition of autism that I’ve given you – that it’s lifelong and neurodevelopmental, and that there are ...

A leading autism expert in the UK says the spectrum has widened too far, raising concerns about diagnosis overlapping with ADHD, anxiety and social disorders and behavioral issues.

This recently released study could help researchers to better understand the causes of autism in children.

Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

The saying goes, if you've met one person with autism, you've met one person with autism. That's why more education is needed for the public and first responders to recognize patients and respond ...

ClearStrand-ASD is the first and only biochemical screening test for autism spectrum disorder, intended to help health care providers rule out autism when it is a concern. Available by prescription in ...

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 ...