Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with childhood, some people ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Adults can have autism, and for many people, this condition is not diagnosed until ...

A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A ...

In a news conference on the rise in autism spectrum disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made no mention of ...

Explore the prevalence and impact of adult autism. Learn about diagnosis and support for adults with autism spectrum disorder ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing growing criticism from parents and advocates who say his recent comments on autism were ...

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the agency is planning to study what causes autism and release results in September.

Autism incidence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, according to a report released ...

Autism’s causes are well-established. An increase in cases is due to a shifting definition rather than a surge in incidence.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warned that U.S. autism diagnoses are rising at an “alarming rate," calling the ...

A small study suggests that gut imbalances may explain why some autistic children experience changes in brain function and behavior.

A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in children and teens with autism spectrum disorder ...