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

Autism has long been known as a spectrum, signifying a wide range of symptoms and severity. Now, new research suggests that ...

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age ...

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 ...

This report is based on a recent in-depth article by the BBC, which examined how modern genetics is transforming scientific understanding of autism and reigniting debates within the autistic community ...

Researchers report significant progress in understanding how the combined effects of rare mutations and common genetic variation in determining whether a child will develop ASD and its consequential ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...

The initiative grows out of repeated incidents in which children went missing, a behavior social workers say is common among children on the autism spectrum ...

Communities in Southwest Florida are creating unique resources for the growing population of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. A Collier County Sheriff's Office sergeant started an Autism Support ...