Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...
One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...
To increase global awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD), April 2 is designated as 'World Autism Awareness Day'. The day's goals are to raise awareness about autism, promote acceptance, and ...
It’s not easy being the brother or sister of an autistic child. “Typical” siblings sometimes feel embarrassed by or responsible for their autistic sib, or may feel jealous of all the attention he gets ...
A 2024 study of autism screening included an important finding: Pediatric clinicians who use a standardized screening tool are more likely to flag toddlers as potentially autistic. However, the ...