Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States, yet many families struggle to navigate the complex path from initial concerns to diagnosis and support. The ...

Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they ...

FILE - A parent with autism reads with her children earlier this year. Kids can be diagnosed with autism at older ages and as adults. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South ...

You suspect your child may have autism. How can you find out for sure, and as quickly as possible? Thousands of families in the United States face this question every year. Today, 1 in 44 children has ...

Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims. By Gina Kolata and Azeen Ghorayshi Gina Kolata and Azeen Ghorayshi cover science and ...

Caregiver well-being has long been a topic of discussion in the autism community. The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), the federal advisory committee that coordinates and provides ...

Thomas VanCott compares his son Jake’s experience with autism to life on a tightrope. Upset the delicate balance and Jake, 18, plunges into frustration, slapping himself and twisting his neck in ...

Parents of children with autism face significant emotional, practical and financial burdens. Support systems, including parent groups and respite care, are crucial for caregiver well-being. Empathy ...

CHICAGO >> President Donald Trump’s embrace of an old generic drug called leucovorin for use against a rare disorder that causes autism-like symptoms has triggered a surge in demand from parents who ...

Mary Gachoki had learned about autism spectrum disorder from a caregiving course she'd taken in college. When her son was 2 years old, she recognized that he was displaying traits associated with this ...

A local family says recent changes to behavioral therapy coverage for Idahoans on Medicaid are already affecting their young ...

Editor’s note: This article discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. Neal and ...