Kennedy Jr., his nominee to run HHS, would investigate why autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses are rising. Since at ...

Joel Stanley, the founder and former CEO of Charlotte’s Web, is leading an effort to achieve approval from the FDA for a ...

The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are widely misunderstood. Here's what experts and advocates want you to know.

Kids with autism may also be distressed by sensory experiences such as a buzzing lightbulb or an uncomfortable shirt. The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, according to the DSM-5, involve ...

Because autism's symptoms vary greatly, the condition is said to exist on a spectrum, referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Asperger's syndrome refers to "high functioning" autism, but it’s ...

Understanding autism as a developmental difference rather than a defect is essential in fostering a supportive environment. Dr Ahmed Helal, Associate Professor at the National Institute of Mental ...

Health providers use a handbook called the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) to diagnose mental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Until 2013, the DSM-4 ...

(HealthDay News) — A multilingual experience may aid executive function and reduce symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children, according to a study published in the December issue of ...

The autism diagnosis is set on a spectrum therefore ... This is a generalisation, but many girls appear to be better at masking their symptoms. For instance, they may more ably learn the social ...

Toddlers may sometimes encounter pauses in speech and some levels of disfluencies while speaking, which is a normal aspect of ...

Sheriff Louis Falco III announced that the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office will be implementing the Blue Envelope Program. The new initiative is intended to facilitate easy communication between ...

Evie Gallagher, 17, says primary school was tough as a girl with undiagnosed autism.