Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one broad category with three different levels to specify the degree of support a person needs. Until recently, autism was categorized into four types. Before 2013, ...

While there’s no cure for autism, there are many approaches that can help both children and adults manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Autism spectrum disorder is a condition that ...

Research in the past several years has shown that children can outgrow a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), once considered a lifelong condition. In a new study, researchers have found that ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition. It affects a person’s ability to learn, communicate, and interact with others. In the United States, 1 in 44 children have ...

A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...