When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

The official diagnosis of autism has undergone multiple reinterpretations and definitional shifts within the scientific community since it was first described in the early 20th century. Today, autism ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The animated PBS Kids show "Carl the Collector" is about a raccoon named Carl who hangs with his parents and many friends and ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WPVI) -- This West Chester woman has recently started a project providing a resource for those on the autism spectrum. "I am on the autism spectrum, so I'm giving my perspective as an ...

A new marketing campaign by a Port Washington nonprofit aims to highlight the capabilities of adults on the autism spectrum in the workplace. Kelli Fisher, 34, is the creative mind behind a new ...

The singer's announcement comes 2 years after the controversy over her decision to cast Maddie Ziegler as a girl with autism in her movie 'Music' Sia is sharing news with her fans. "I'm on the ...

Acclimating children on the spectrum to air travel with Autism Flies program at T.F. Green The program lets people on the autism spectrum get accustomed to the sights and sounds of being on an ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

Research shows 40% of parents isolate themselves from friends and family due to a child’s autistic behaviors and 32% ...