A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

Many therapists tell me that, with hindsight, they're sure that some of their past clients were autistic. These therapists often feel that they used to have preconceptions about how autistic people ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...

Ear infections are common in childhood, but they may be more frequent among autistic children. Research suggests ear infections are linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses. This doesn’t ...

This story has been updated to include new information about severe autism. President Donald Trump touched on the topic of autism during his wide-ranging speech on Tuesday that marked his first major ...

Here's what parents need to know. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Over the last decade or more, the number of kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder has increased significantly. In fact, the Centers ...