Discover the complexities of autism through the story of a young adult on the autism spectrum and how he navigates life in ...

Kennedy's autism plan overlooks scientific evidence. Only population-wide, longitudinal studies can reveal the complex roots ...

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was 32.2 per 1000 children aged 8 years across 16 sites in the United States in 2022.

Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.

"High-functioning autism" isn’t a formal medical term but refers to someone with autistic traits and possibly more ...

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts and advocates about the rise in autism diagnoses, what autism is, what it isn’t ...

Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

UNIGE scientists have identified a brain circuit that may be at the root of the social difficulties experienced by ...

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with childhood, some people ...