Autism is clinically defined by impairments in social communication, leading to assumptions that individuals with autism are less effective communicators. But a new study challenges this notion. The ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — By all accounts, the early signs of life for young Valentina Marines were good. "As an infant, she was hitting all of her milestones. Everything was typical," Valentina's ...

Severe autism, or level 3 autism spectrum disorder (ASD), describes individuals with the highest support needs on the autism spectrum. Individuals with level 3 autism face significant challenges in ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects many individuals around the world, but the way it manifests can differ significantly between genders. This disparity often leads to underdiagnosis or late ...

New research has revealed that people with similar levels of autistic traits are more attracted to each other, and their brains synchronize in unique ways during passive and active communication. The ...

Many therapists tell me that, with hindsight, they're sure that some of their past clients were autistic. These therapists often feel that they used to have preconceptions about how autistic people ...

Make toothbrushing easier and less stressful for your child with autism. Learn simple, expert-backed tips that help kids—and ...

Autism diagnosed early in childhood had a different genetic and developmental profile from autism diagnosed later. Early-diagnosed autism was linked to lower social and communication abilities, while ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...