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.

For years, studies have suggested that a mother’s health during pregnancy could influence her child’s likelihood of ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects the way a person perceives and interacts with both other people and their surroundings. Signs and symptoms of ASD often present during the first few years of ...

Kanye West reveals he has autism challenging past bipolar diagnosis Learn about the signs and symptoms of autism in adults the challenges of late diagnoses and how ASD affects daily life ...

The hallmark signs of autism are challenges with social communication skills and restricted and repetitive behaviors, according to Andy Shih, chief science officer at Autism Speaks in New York City.

“Our interpretation is that these fetal diagnoses likely do not cause autism, but are instead early signs of it,” Janecka said. “The predominant hypothesis is that autism really starts prenatall ...

The early signs and symptoms of autism vary widely. Some children with ASD only have mild symptoms, and others have severe behavioral issues. Toddlers usually like to interact with people and the ...

Researchers found that only fetal complications remained statistically linked to autism, suggesting these issues might be ...

For many mothers, the idea that their pregnancy somehow caused their child’s autism has been a source of guilt and anxiety.

A sensory integration-trained speech-language pathologist has shared some early signs of autism in children parents should be aware of. Jessie Ginsburg, a therapist who is an expert in sensory ...

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier addresses frequently asked questions regarding the measles, mumps and rubella ...