While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with childhood, some people with autism are not diagnosed until adulthood, even if they had signs and symptoms in their early years. Autism has ...

A pediatrician explains autism spectrum disorder, including how common it is, early warning signs, possible causes and the ...

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The idea that two conditions at opposite ends of life might be biologically linked is beginning to upend long-standing assumptions in brain science, blurring a divide that has shaped the field.

Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All ...

The eleventh annual Autism Advocacy Day was held at the Oklahoma state capitol on Thursday. From policy to personal experiences the day gave families the opportunity for lawmakers to hear about their ...