Dr. Michael Alessandri answers the question: ''What Is 'Classic' Autism?'' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What is meant by the term "classic" autism? Answer: Classic autism is also referred to as Kanner's ...

ADHD and autism are frequently considered childhood afflictions, particularly for boys. However, many women spend years ...

Research reveals that those diagnosed with autism early show distinct genetic and developmental profiles from those diagnosed later.

There was a New York Times headline that caught our eye this week - "Autism Rates Have Increased 60-Fold. I Played A Role In That." It's an opinion piece written by Dr. Allen Frances. Dr. Frances, a ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of health and human services, is correct that reported autism rates have exploded in the last 30 years — they’ve increased roughly 60-fold — but he is dead wrong about ...