A vaccine skeptic who has long promoted false claims about the connection between immunizations and autism has been tapped by ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a growing global concern, affecting approximately 2.8% of children in the United States and 0.7% in China. ASD is characterized by challenges in social interaction, ...

Chris Delemater says he's learned a lot from his aunt, Jenn Powell, who has MS, particularly about self-love and acceptance.

(CNN) -- Walk into Naughty Auties, a virtual resource center for those with autism, and you'll find palm trees swaying against a striking ocean sunset. Were it not for the pixelated graphics on the ...

A staggering rise in the prevalence of many medical conditions and the cultural attention we pay them is the subject of a new ...

This image released by PBS Kids shows characters from the TV series "Hero Elementary," from left, Lucita Sky, Benny Bubbles, Sara Snap and AJ Gadgets, a superhero who has the ability to make super ...

The biggest culprit: the inclusion of Asperger syndrome in an ‘autism spectrum’ in the DSM 5.

Learn 7 early signs of autism in young children, from communication differences to sensory sensitivities, empowering parents ...

A mildly autistic adult reader is deeply hurt after she was lied to about why she wasn’t invited to her niece’s wedding.

I should include that I am an adult, ASD Level 1. Most people would be familiar with the term high-functioning Asperger’s. I ...

I should include that I am an adult, ASD Level 1. Most people would be familiar with the term high-functioning Asperger’s. I ...