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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...