Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

Autism diagnosed early differs genetically and developmentally from autism identified later, challenging the theory that it ...

The condition that became known as autism was described before the Tylenol brand was created. Autism's history dates back further than the drug's.

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

Discovering the cause of autism isn’t the point. Creating neurodiverse-affirming resources and services is what is needed.

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) sometimes occur together. While FXS is a known genetic cause of ASD, not everyone who receives an FXS diagnosis is autistic, and not all ...

Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MDMedically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD Behavioral therapists (along with many parents, teachers, and managers) use rewards to encourage particular behaviors.

Kailey Lowdermilk and Jess Mulvey are moms to autistic children and specialists in neurodivergent care at Grand Valley ...