Some in the autism community worry that a separate diagnosis would reduce attention to individuals on the broader spectrum.

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

While this condition has historically been thought to affect men and boys more often, new research shows otherwise.

There's been a significant rise in individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, with an estimated 61.8 million cases worldwide. Experts are now calling for better access ...

Autism has always been framed as a condition that mostly affects boys. Yet after tracking more than 2.7 million people born ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked a significant controversy with his remarks on rising autism rates. The comments came during National Autism Awareness Month. RFK Jr.’s ...

LAFAYETTE, KATC - River Toby, a teacher's assistant at Red Oaks Cottage, a learning center in Lafayette, knows the importance of providing a place where autistic students can learn at their own pace.

Any musician who’s ever jammed with a group knows the deep connection that can form between players. Jam sessions can be a moment of clarity, when all the pressures of the world are drowned out and ...

The proposed program would allow drivers with autism spectrum disorder to voluntarily carry envelopes identifying their ...