When Elaine C. was seven years old, her parents became so worried about her speech that they approached a psychiatrist.

Research continues to show that outdated diagnostic criteria, social expectations, and a lack of awareness among ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.

LinusBio last week announced the launch of a diagnostic test designed to help clinicians rule out autism in children aged 1 to 36 months using a single strand of hair.The company presented data on ...

Something as simple as a paper envelope could soon help to bridge a communication gap between law enforcement and people with ...

For many mothers, the idea that their pregnancy somehow caused their child’s autism has been a source of guilt and anxiety.

When you foster an environment based on true inclusion and belonging that doesn’t single out individuals, you create a ...

While discussions often misattribute mass violence to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a more forensic psychiatry perspective ...

A bill to expand insurance coverage for Iowans with autism recently cleared a House committee. KCCI's Laura Terrell talked ...

Kanye West, who now calls himself Ye, has announced he has been diagnosed with autism, a developmental disorder. In a podcast ...

Gov. Mike DeWine’s Medicaid department is moving to standardize rules for ABA Therapy after years of what advocates call “The Wild West.” ...