These are kids who will never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem.

“Autism doesn’t destroy families. It’s the ableism that does,” said Tyla Grant, who was diagnosed with autism at 17. She ...

Repetitive Behaviors and Special Interests Are More Indicative of an Autism Diagnosis Than a Lack of Social Skills Mar. 26, 2025 — People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical ...

Vaccines are not linked to autism; this myth has been thoroughly debunked. Birth trauma and genetics play crucial roles in ...

New findings reveal that CBD cannabis extract may significantly improve the behavior and emotional regulation of children and ...

With a new season of “Love on the Spectrum,” the participants talk to CNN about the challenges and rewards of going outside ...

Autism is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. It presents with a wide range of symptoms that can include delays in language, learning, and social or emotional skills.

Autism spectrum disorder is diagnosed based on challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors. It is a spectrum, meaning symptoms vary widely, with a percentage unable to ...

RFK Jr., the head of HHS, said the agency is taking on a "massive testing and research effort" to determine the cause of ...

On April 19, it will hold its 20th annual festival, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Autism diagnoses among 8-year-olds saw a slight uptick from 2020 to 2022, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study, published Tuesday in the CDC’s ...