Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition. It is recognized by speech delays, differences in social communication, repetitive behavior, restricted interests, and ...

For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether ...

Differences in the physical shape and wiring of the brain can directly contribute to the development of attention and social ...

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UCR education professor Katherine Meltzoff develops a set of telehealth tools that help clinicians diagnose autism remotely, ...

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, in conjunction with the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, declared April Autism ...

April was Autism Acceptance Month and the conversation continues to evolve — from simply raising awareness to fostering ...

Families say ABA has been life-changing. But a surge in Medicaid spending — and questions about who's collecting it — has drawn scrutiny.