The basic definition of autism that I’ve given you – that it’s lifelong and neurodevelopmental, and that there are ...

A recent study published in Autism Research suggests that the cognitive shifts associated with autism are significantly larger in females than in males. The findings provide evidence that females may ...

Founders of the new Independent Autism Coordinating Committee say they will act as an alternative body to a federal advisory group under RFK Jr.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people learn, ...

April marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

Autism's defining metaphor of a spectrum may be due for retirement, says one of the field's most influential voices. Dame Uta Frith, the University College London cognitive neuroscientist whose work ...

A uniformly praised proposal to improve police interactions with people on the autism spectrum has at least one more vote to go before becoming law, despite having already passed ...

Make toothbrushing easier and less stressful for your child with autism. Learn simple, expert-backed tips that help kids—and ...