Autism pioneer Uta Frith wants to dismantle the spectrum. After a career spent grappling with the condition's neural ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

Autism diagnoses have risen dramatically over the past few decades, especially at the milder end of the spectrum—often called “Level 1” or “high-functioning” autism. Many families and adults diagnosed ...

People with autism spectrum disorder may meet similar diagnostic criteria, but the way their symptoms present in daily life can be very different. If you’re concerned about your autistic teen’s ...

With her blond hair often gathered into space buns, Kaelynn Partlow is quick-smiling and earnest on social media as she talks ...

Coming to terms with an autism diagnosis is a process of healing and recovery. How you feel in the early stages is not how ...