However, all people with autism share challenges in two core areas ... Autism spectrum disorder is no longer categorized into different types but is now diagnosed based on levels of support ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD ... we might create targeted treatments rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach,” he said. This perspective resonates with the broader scientific ...

All hope to weave the unique features of autism—such as social challenges, savant syndrome, or the sex difference in diagnoses—into a coherent framework with which to understand the condition.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.

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Delayed echolalia. This type involves delayed repetition of words hours or days after hearing them. It is usually seen in people with autism spectrum disorders.‌ Echolalia is "unmitigated" when ...

Autism spectrum disorder occurs across all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. It was thought to be about four times more common among boys than girls. However, recent research has indicated ...

All hope to weave the unique features of autism—such as social challenges, savant syndrome, or the sex difference in diagnoses—into a coherent framework with which to understand the condition.