OUR understanding of autism has come a long way, and increasingly, studies suggest there’s not one single type of the ...

Becca Stanek is an experienced writer and editor who is passionate about exploring the ways we can feel better mentally and physically to get the most out of our lives. She has worked for publications ...

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD Key Takeaways • Early signs of autism can sometimes be noticed in babies as young as ...

Autism spectrum disorder rates continue to rise. The most recent data from the CDC, the most comprehensive surveillance of diagnostic rates in the U.S. to date, reveals that 1 in 36 eight-year-olds ...

People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may behave and interact differently from most people. They often have repetitive behavior, difficulty communicating, and strong or intense interests in ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals communicate, behave and interact with others. Despite increasing awareness, misconceptions about autism ...

Since being ‘late-diagnosed’ with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 28, I’ve thrown myself into reading about autism, desperate to understand myself and how I went undiagnosed for almost three decades.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) emerges as a pressing concern in child development, with its complexity and varied manifestations posing significant challenges. Affecting about 1 in 68 children, ASD ...

Joanne Tedesco’s daughter Madelyn was 2 years old the first time she took her to a see a specialist to get evaluated for autism. Tedesco said she was concerned because Madelyn wasn’t meeting ...

A 23-year-old woman named Zoe is using her TikTok platform to raise awareness about how autism presents in women, like herself. She's noted that autism screenings often overlook girls and women with ...