Treatment of autism spectrum disorders is one of the fastest-growing areas of US health spending, according to new analysis ...

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.

Self-compassion practices can support parents of autistic children to manage stress, nurture well-being, and create a more ...

Almost 130,000 under 18s in England were still awaiting an assessment in December 2024, NHS figures showed. It marks a rise ...

Genetic variants linked to autism are associated with structural differences in neonatal white matter, particularly increased ...

President Trump took to Truth Social this week to express his shock over rising rates of autism in the US. Doctors have ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term that encompasses three formerly separate conditions that are no longer considered official diagnoses in the current Diagnostic and Statistical ...

It's unlikely they have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a diagnosis that involves a pattern of traits and behaviors. Other physical, intellectual, or mental disorders cannot explain these autism ...

Jan 14 (Reuters) - Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental condition marked by disruptions in brain-signaling that cause people to behave, communicate, interact, and learn in ...

Genetic Discovery Links New Gene to Autism Spectrum Disorder Dec. 19, 2024 — New research has identified previously unknown genetic links to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing new ...