The federal government has released the model for its Thriving Kids program, aimed at setting up services and supports run by ...

Autistic children may be nonverbal or not have the words or other typical communication strategies to clearly explain their ...

The commonwealth will begin rolling out $1.4bn of funding for Thriving Kids to states within weeks, with hopes the program to ...

The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause the disorder.

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

After receiving evidence-based early interventions, roughly two-thirds of non-speaking kids with autism speak single words, ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A large-scale study reveals why some autistic children remain minimally verbal despite intensive early intervention, and what factors may shape more personalized support.

New numbers show that autism affects one in 59 children. More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders suggests that the ability to comprehend complex language relies on a developmental window that may close significantly ...

It’s common knowledge that diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased, now affecting one in 31 children and one in 45 adults. Yet, what’s talked about less frequently is the impact ...

With Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moving forward on a national autism registry, parents in Cumberland County say condition is too complex for a one-size-fits-all approach. Kennedy announced ...