Autism is diagnosed far more often in boys than girls. New research may help explain the long-standing gender gap.

A retrospective study of 46 late-diagnosed autistic children and adolescents finds that camouflaging behaviors, ADHD-related ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that impacts communication and behavior and influences how individuals experience ...

Researchers find horseback riding can improve hyperactivity and other behavioral symptoms in children with autism and ...

Avoiding eye contact, responding differently in conversations or needing space during social situations can sometimes be ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

New federal autism guidance aims to strengthen oversight and individualized care. Here’s what the changes could mean for families trying to access services.

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research from the University of ...

Parents are told behavioral approaches don't work for neurodivergent kids. Rigorous trials, including with autistic kids who ...

A new study finds both autistic and non-autistic suspects may be judged more harshly if any idiosyncratic behaviors in ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people interact or communicate with others, as well as restricted interests and repetitive patterns ...

An autism therapy services chain provider plans to establish its first High Point location. Engineers recently filed ...