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.

Autism Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism, particularly ...

When he struggles on the diamond, when the strikeouts mount and the pressure ramps up, young Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews ...

Illinois lawmakers passed two bills banning discriminatory disability mascots and Native American team names in schools, ...

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

The health secretary's reported plan to create a registry to track Americans with autism has been met with backlash.

Lisa Cotton, who suffered from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, never got the help she needed caring for her son, said ...

This is one installment in a series exploring the truths of living with autism, from the perspective of autistic people and their families and friends. Today, we talk ...

Russell Lehmann, 34, dropped out of school in 5th grade. Today, he’s a Disability Studies instructor at UCLA working to ...