One readily noticeable pathognomonic trait of autism is hand-flapping—a stereotyped motor movement that can look a bit like an attempt to accelerating the drying of nail polish. Not all with autism do ...

Presented by Pediatrics for All April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to focus on understanding autism and recognizing how ...

Nicola Lathey, founder of The Owl Centre, suggests some of these traits can make everyday situations "more stressful and ...

For children with higher support needs, a reliable diagnosis can often be made by around age two, with signs potentially ...

What's so unusual about a baby fascinated with spinning a cup, or a toddler flapping his hands, or a preschooler walking on her toes? Parents and even doctors sometimes miss these red flags for autism ...