Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as autism, often have more ...

Sensitivity to sensory input — like noise and sight — is another potential sign of autism, said Gardner-Wright, who added ...

Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

"High-functioning autism" isn’t a formal medical term but refers to someone with autistic traits and possibly more ...

Someone with mild autism has autistic traits but higher independence. This is associated with level 1 autism. Learn about ...

Understanding the link between autism and gastrointestinal disorders highlights the importance of a holistic approach to care ...

Scientists from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Las Vegas, Nevada (UNLV) have uncovered a ...

Cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extracts appear to provide meaningful benefits for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

New research has uncovered a genetic connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a ...

Scientific research continues to uncover interesting connections between the gut microbiome and human health, including ...

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as ...