The idea of running back into a burning building after being rescued may seem dangerous, even ridiculous to many people. For a person with autism, it may seem like the logical thing to do. "Every ...

As April begins, Autism Awareness Month is putting a spotlight on the growing need for services and support for children with ...

Two new studies from the UC Davis MIND Institute examined regulatory T cells (Tregs) and their potential role in ...

Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...

Meet Deidre Price, a mother who birthed a movement out of her determination to get her son the support he needed following his autism diagnosis. About 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism ...

RIDGEWOOD, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police officers know plenty about training for certain situations, and now a police department in New Jersey is learning a new playbook when encountering individuals ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people interact or ...

People with autism spectrum disorder can be classified into four distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and behavior, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study ...

Shifts in 988 hotline volunteer behavior can have a major impact for autistic callers, a population more likely to experience ...

Autistic children are denied the simplest joys of childhood as society and public spaces remain rigidly designed for the ...

My practice, Achieving Milestones & Progress (A.M.P.) Autism, helps families or individuals to understand and improve their loved one's or their own developmental or psychiatric needs through ...