On this date and throughout April, which is Autism Awareness Month, local organizations hold a variety of events and educational activities to help spread awareness about autism spectrum disorder.

Even though April is National Autism Awareness Month, all year 'round we should be educating ourselves about what autism actually is and what it looks like. According to data collected by the Centers ...

Important quotes to read and share throughout April and beyond. Some of these missives come from celebrities, book authors and parents of kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some you may have ...

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. It is a month set aside to celebrate the contributions and diversity within the community made up of individuals on the autism spectrum. Asia Bailey of Glen ...

ASD affects 1 in 44 children in the US. Here's what you need to know to best support the community and create awareness Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals ...

Early diagnosis of autism is crucial, research shows. A growing number of children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to a report released Thursday by the ...

Even as a practitioner who works with autistic women, and as an autistic woman myself, understanding what exactly autism spectrum disorder is can be difficult. We tend to think of spectrums in terms ...

People with autism spectrum disorder may meet similar diagnostic criteria, but the way their symptoms present in daily life can be very different. If you’re concerned about your autistic teen’s ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...