Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted neurodevelopmental condition characterised by distinctive patterns of social communication, behaviour, and sensory processing. Its rising global ...

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 ...

The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to embrace the differences of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Autism is being diagnosed earlier in young children, especially in boys, according to a major new analysis of medical records published on Tuesday. Conducted by Epic Research -- the data and analytics ...

This report is based on a recent in-depth article by the BBC, which examined how modern genetics is transforming scientific understanding of autism and reigniting debates within the autistic community ...

Raising a child with a disability often comes with challenges, but for many families, it also brings unexpected joy, strength and a deeper sense of purpose. Across the country, families like the ...