The initiative reflects Autism Speaks' broader commitment to supporting autistic people throughout the lifespan, including the growing population of autistic adults who are aging and may experience ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for ...

Derek Bullard, CEO of Already Autism Health, unwittingly followed in his mother’s footsteps when she left the banking industry to pursue her dream of becoming a foster parent for a child with special ...

A simple question would have made a world of difference for this routine pediatrician's visit, had it been asked: "What can we do to make this visit easier for you?" Lauren Schiff, MD, a gynecologic ...

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) is calling for Government to commit to a faster diagnosis and tailored mental ...

Shari Bailey is familiar with the chuckles when she talks about elopement -- but it refers to people with autism or dementia who run or wander off, often with tragic results. For Bailey, whose ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and ...

Autism 1 is a lifelong, complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social communication and interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviors, all of which can greatly ...

The Eagles Autism Foundation continues its mission to take action for autism by contributing $10.8 million in funding to 54 ...

Tiana Brandon, the mother of a nonverbal child with level 2 autism, is appealing to the CEO of Mercy Care to reverse a ...

CARD® expands in Arizona, opening 4 new centers, hiring 200+ staff, and offering immediate autism services with no ...

Autism is a complex, heterogenous neurodevelopmental condition that is characterized by challenges in social interactions, communication, and repetitive and restrictive behaviors that affect various ...