The autism community fights for inclusion yet often turns against itself. True advocacy means embracing diverse perspectives, ...

"An adversarial collaboration on vaccines could serve as a model," write Drs. Christopher M. Worsham and Anupam B. Jena.

Residents and visitors in Shreveport will have a chance to enjoy a beautiful view while raising awareness for a good cause. In Louisiana, approximately 1 in 54 ...

Embracing neurodiverse abilities and supporting students with autism in the classroom fosters a culture of empathy, respect, ...

People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...

Without clear and effective biological tests for autism based on genes, brain or blood measurements, diagnosis today still ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a growing global concern, affecting approximately 2.8% of children in the United States and 0.7% in China. ASD is characterized by challenges in social interaction, ...

Susan Senator is the author of numerous autism books; her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, among others.

A staggering rise in the prevalence of many medical conditions and the cultural attention we pay them is the subject of a new ...