New research shows autism rates in women may match men by adulthood, revealing diagnostic bias and the urgent need to update ...
Historically, researchers have thought that autism mostly affects boys and men. But is that truly because they have the neurodevelopmental condition more often than women, or could something be going ...
The rigid protocols of institutionalized special education often prioritize compliance over actual comprehension, leaving ...
When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.
As the definition of autism has widened, there's been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.
As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.
Compassion Care Services is the first organization in the U.S. to become a Down Syndrome Center of Excellence™ and ...
One year into his term, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s focus on autism is polarizing Capitol Hill Republicans.
Two studies from 2013 and 2015 found some association between circumcision and autism, but both have significant limitations, small sample sizes and methodology issues. Neither showed that ...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quietly removed a webpage that warned the public about dangerous products and therapies falsely claiming to treat autism.
The site takes a decision-framework approach, with side-by-side comparison guides helping families evaluate cruise versus all-inclusive vacations, guided versus independent European travel, and Mexico ...