VENTURA, Calif.— When Ryan Decant noticed his special needs students weren’t finding work after graduating, he made it his mission to create a space for them to thrive. “ If you don't feel like you're ...

(CNN) — Editor’s Note: This article uses both person-first and identity-first language, in keeping with the latest conversations among autism communities and advocates. It’s rare to see autism ...

Imagine taking your child to the doctor, having your child diagnosed with a lifelong condition, then being basically told to have a nice day. That was me when my daughter was diagnosed with autism ...

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 ...

FRANKLIN, Tennessee (WTVF) — April is Autism Awareness Month, which is why we wanted to introduce you to a special little boy in the Mid-State named Remy Ortiz, better known at the ABA Centers of ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

Autism spectrum and epilepsy frequently occur together. Both conditions affect brain function and behaviors. However, researchers do not yet fully understand why the two conditions share such a strong ...

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 ...