Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

Autism has always been described as a spectrum, but for families, doctors, and educators, that word often feels too vague. It ...

Autism—a neurological and developmental disorder that impacts communication, learning, and behavior—is being discussed (on ...

Girls Next Door alum Holly Madison says she's "made excuses" for her own behavior since childhood, but gained a better understanding of herself when she was diagnosed earlier this year. Holly Madison ...

SAN ANTONIO – Psychology researcher Ashlee Flanagan set to explore the relationship between black autistic youth and police officers. Flanagan took into account the misinterpretations of autistic ...

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research from the University of ...

When most people think about autism, certain images come to mind: a child lining up toys in perfect rows, someone avoiding eye contact, or an individual reciting impressive facts about a specific ...

Autism spectrum disorder, also known simply as autism or ASD, is a developmental disorder that can vary widely from one patient to another. It can affect how people behave, socialize, or communicate ...

The U.S. government is approving the drug leucovorin to address rising rates of autism among children, despite limited ...

"Ma'am, she needs to sit down during take-off or we will be forced to restrain her," said the flight attendant during our (Iqbal) family trip to Disney World. The flight attendant was describing my ...