"High-functioning autism" (HFA) is a term used to describe people with a certain level of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They have milder symptoms and fewer challenges than those with more severe ...

A coalition of autism scientists has formed to counter RFK, Jr.’s misrepresentations of science and of autism spectrum ...

As my daughter and I stepped out of our respective stalls in the airport bathroom, I saw my son standing in the corner ...

I’ve got a problem with my brain that is bad for me but good for society at large. In fact, I’ve been genetically blessed ...

Broad autism phenotype (BAP) describes a set of observable traits or characteristics that align with autism spectrum disorder ...

I wish that neurotypical people put in as much effort into understanding me as I do for them,” writes Rachel Barnes in an ...

Autism diagnosis rates have increased by three times since the early 2000s. Learn about the causes, risk factors, and how to address concerns.

Now, the 33-year-old is graduating from Onondaga Community College with a degree in American Sign Language. An active ...

The Griers have published and spoken in favor of the long discredited claim that vaccines cause autism. A historical footnote ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s remarks about autism spurred a wave of anger, fear, and criticism from some individuals with autism ...

Prefrontal-cerebellar transcranial pulsed current stimulation significantly improved social functioning and sleep scores over 4 weeks.