Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people. Since 2013 it’s been baked into the name of the diagnosis itself, autism ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a ...

An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and ...

A report shows a 73.5% rise in the number of children being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

What are the early signs of autism? Early signs include delayed speech; limited eye contact; and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Is autism genetic? Studies ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

A cross-sectional study examines annual trends in unmet healthcare needs among over 8000 children with autism.

Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump ...

This article is authored by Nandini Chatterjee Singh.

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.