She just turned 41, and her autism has affected our family in so many ways — good and not so good. There have been many years when it was very hard to afford her care, especially in the early ...

Autism is a part of who they are, not a tragedy: While challenges exist, autism is not a disease to be cured, but a neurological difference. Families strive for acceptance and understanding, not pity.

Having a child with autism affects the entire family. WebMD asked the experts what families can expect after a child is diagnosed with autism. Here's what they said about five common issues and ...

Most recently, the Washington, D.C.-based family went to New York City to celebrate the 30th birthday of their son Zak, who has autism. The family met up with their younger son, who lives in ...

The CDC just announced that the childhood autism rate has risen to 1 in 31, one of the top TV programs is a dating show featuring people with autism, and RFK Jr. made autism the star of his first ...

FRIDAY, Aug. 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- There’s a good chance that if one child in a family has autism, another will also develop the disorder, a new study suggests.

Family Initiative, a nonprofit organization, advocates for increased support and resources for individuals with autism and their families. April is Autism Acceptance Month.

BigXthaPlug, the Texas chart-topper who recently earned his first massive hit on country airwaves, is opening up about his 'unshakable' bond with his 6-year-old son who has autism, in honor of ...

Doctors and medical experts have attributed the rise in autism cases — about 1 in 31 U.S. kids are now diagnosed with it — to increased awareness, especially around milder forms of the disorder.

Results showed that 1 in 5 children (20%) whose older sibling has autism are likely to be diagnosed with the disorder as well. The risk increases with the number of autistic siblings.

Over the last few months, WHAS11 has followed the journey of a Louisville family fighting to find the best care for their son with autism, whose violent outbursts made it impossible to live at home.