Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental delays that affect how a person communicates and behaves. Many people are diagnosed with autism as young children, but it is possible to recognize ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Autism is typically diagnosed in children ages 3 to 5 years old, but researchers at the University of Missouri’s Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment are exploring whether ...

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

When it comes to autism, the statistics are clear. Boys are diagnosed nearly four times more often than girls. However, research shows girls might be flying under the radar a bit, and not getting that ...

Most autistic people over the age of 40 in the UK are living without an official diagnosis, according to new research. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at ...

When children receive early autism evaluations and consistent access to effective therapies, their ability to adapt and thrive improves dramatically. Autism. It’s a word many of us know, with 1 in 36 ...

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the diversity, achievements, and contributions of people with disabilities. It also marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, ...