The number of Americans diagnosed with autism jumped 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to a surge in new cases among young adults, new research finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects how ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is usually diagnosed at or before the age of 3. While people of any sex and gender can be autistic, it is common for people assigned ...

Here’s how our understanding of autism is changing. Girls and women are being diagnosed with autism at higher rates and researchers say that has to do in part with a better understanding of the ...

The late diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is not uncommon given the wide variation of autism symptoms. ASD can be missed if a person doesn't have behaviors or traits that are immediately ...

Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses. Below is a list of difficulties autistic people may share ...

This study describes a new pig model of autism induced by embryonic exposure to valproic acid. The pig model displays behavioral alterations, abnormal gait and increased anxiety, which ...

The first signs and characteristics of autism (also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD) can vary widely and appear at different times. Some people on the autism spectrum show signs within the ...

A new study published Wednesday by JAMA Network Open confirmed trends previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and others: autism prevalence is increasing dramatically.

A man with autism, his devoted mother and a seemingly endless race. A story of resilience and love. Credit... Supported by By Rebecca Byerly Photographs by Maansi Srivastava Rebecca Byerly and ...

She has been working in journalism for seven years. Ormond Beach Police Department/X Authorities in Florida say a boy with autism has been found dead hours after he disappeared while at a local ...

This section looks at a range of approaches that can support autistic people to reach their full potential. Autism is a lifelong disability and the concept of a cure is offensive for many autistic ...

Alternate versions of Weekjaks use something that looks more like a Soyjak with large, tearful eyes and a backward cap, holding two guns in gloved hands. Another Chudjak version faces forward with ...