Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump Administration.

Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

ClearStrand-ASD is the first and only biochemical screening test for autism spectrum disorder, intended to help health care providers rule out autism when it is a concern. Available by prescription in ...

A cross-sectional study examines annual trends in unmet healthcare needs among over 8000 children with autism.

April marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

The number of Americans diagnosed with autism jumped 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to a surge in new cases among young adults, new research finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects how ...

They also face more disadvantages in multiple social determinants of health such as poverty, food hardship, and lead exposure.

The FDA declined to endorse leucovorin as a treatment for autism, but approved the drug to treat cerebral folate deficiency, ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

The Food and Drug Administation is approving a generic drug for a very rare genetic disorder, but not for autism.

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Julie Steenhuysen WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. FDA on Tuesday approved leucovorin, a ...

A study in Nature Mental Health provides evidence that depression, trauma, and loneliness drive suicidal thoughts in older adults with autistic traits. The findings indicate that targeted mental ...