Every child develops at their own pace, but when certain social, communication, or behavioral milestones are missing, it may be an early indicator of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research shows ...

Mild autism is unofficially used to describe level 1 autism, or high-functioning autism. People with mild autism might not get diagnosed until adolescence or adulthood because their traits are subtle.

For those who have gone through it, know the ordeal: the path to an autism diagnosis often stretches on for months or years.

When most people think of autism, they picture sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors or social difficulties. But research shows that early signs can also show up in the way a child walks, often ...

Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those ...

Université de Montréal psychiatry professor Laurent Mottron has spent his career studying the cognitive processes of people ...