Autism affects how a person socializes, communicates, learns and behaves. Diagnoses have skyrocketed from 1 in 150 children ...

Caroline Connor's concerns about her son Mason's development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn't talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the ...

Inclement weather did not stymie the spectrum of smiles and statements of support that were on display during the 8th Annual ...

Share on Pinterest Early intervention following an autism diagnosis at 12 to 26 months could mitigate symptoms of autism in young children. Westend61/Getty Images A new study finds a significant ...

Autism masking involves consciously or unconsciously suppressing natural autistic traits, often to avoid stigma or fit in socially. While masking may provide short-term benefits in certain social ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Autism has been in the spotlight as more public figures ...

Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults.

Is your child showing signs of autism - a neurodevelopmental condition affecting how people communicate, interact, and ...

Research published earlier this year found the strongest evidence yet that the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has played a key role driving up autism diagnoses in ...