Whenever a new autism prevalence study is reported by the US Centers for Disease Control, autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are said to be on the rise—as of now, 1:59 (or 1.7 percent) of school-aged ...

For the first time, scientists have a molecular map showing where the genetics of autism physically converge — and a growing body of evidence that one drug, targeting a shared protein hub, could work ...

Although an autism spectrum scale has been described in the past, doctors currently diagnose autism with levels. Levels range from 1–3. Share on Pinterest Pollyana Ventura/Getty Images Autism is a ...

(via Be Smart) Is autism really on the rise—or are we just recognizing it more? This video breaks down what ASD is, explores real vs rumored causes, and examines how science separates fact from ...

Three levels of autism exist to clarify the amount of support an autistic person might want or need. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental difference that can appear in many forms.

Genetic factors play a big role in causing autism spectrum disorder, but researchers suspect environment is also involved. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition — a group of ...