For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...

Dani, 30, discussed the topic on NewsNation’s On Balance with Leland Vittert on Monday, May 12. She was asked about comments Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made on April 16, ...

Autism is often misunderstood, shrouded in stereotypes, and burdened with misconceptions about its impact on lives. As we move beyond one-dimensional portrayals, it’s time to reevaluate the narratives ...

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 ...

Support trusted local news with a donation today. Give now for a chance to get your gift MATCHED. After Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s months-long quest to eradicate autism spectrum disorder, he and his ...

Ms. May is a writer and the mother of a child with autism. When I tell strangers that my daughter is autistic, their questions are often so far from my reality, it’s painful. Does she have a unique ...

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 ...

For most of human history, the mind was a mystery box. Behavior emerged, and we simply accepted it—strange, brilliant, troubled, gifted. But today, we peer inside that box. We map genes. We track ...

Autism diagnosed in early childhood differs genetically and developmentally from autism identified later in an individual’s development, challenging the notion that it is a single, uniform disorder, ...

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities. It also marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ...

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities. By Emily Baumgaertner When ...