Short home videos of young children, such as those commonly posted online by proud families, may help in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), potentially paving the way for faster ...

Researchers at MIT and the University of Massachusetts have identified two more factors which may contribute to autism. They've known for some time that severe infections that put a mother into the ...

Mattel introduced its first autistic Barbie doll on Monday, aiming to expand representation for children with autism; however ...

A girl in Texas went the extra mile to introduce her brother with autism to the rest of her classmates — and now, her message of kindness is spreading around the world. With the help of her mom, ...

The causes of autism are still unclear, but evidence is building that early intervention — before age 1 — may help mitigate or even prevent the developmental disorder from occurring in the first place ...

Driver license or state-issued ID could also indicate a person is on the spectrum People with autism or any other communication disorder often have a difficult time communicating with police during a ...