For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age ...

Anyone who has ever survived being a teenager should be well aware that parenting a teenager can be no easy feat. But factor in a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability ...

"High-functioning autism" (HFA) is a term used to describe people with a certain level of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They have milder symptoms and fewer challenges than those with more severe ...

Now, scientists may be able to use it to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In a study published February 8, 2023 in JAMA Network Open, researchers at University of California San Diego School ...

Prenatal hypoxia and birth complications may worsen autism severity; legal and medical experts urge early testing and intervention for affected children If there was negligence during pre-natal care ...