Decades of research into autism has revealed this much: There is no simple answer for what causes the condition. Decades of ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

Research suggests that cognitive behavior therapy can be a promising treatment for autistic clients but more study is needed.

New data about autism should be celebrated, not feared. That's what autistic people like Eric Garcia want people to remember as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spreads ...

As a kid, I was told I had Asperger's syndrome (as an adult, that diagnosis was updated to autism). I believed Asperger's was a disease and hoped I could rid myself of it. I attended all skills groups ...

Autistic youth experience depression and suicidal thoughts at higher rates than non-autistic peers. What parents and healthcare providers should know about the challenges they face and how to help.

Until last week, parents who looked at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website on autism and vaccines would see a few key points: Studies have not found links between vaccines and ...

An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...