New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. “We quickly pursued evaluation through early ...

When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler – who was very social – did not resemble 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 are not ready for the market.

For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits ...

Parents of autistic children in Cumberland County express concerns about Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to use Medicaid and Medicare data for autism research. Concerns are raised about ...