As screening and understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) grows, a new national initiative tapping Drexel expertise ...

Societal stigma against autistic people may influence how much effort individuals put into 'prosocial' or charitable ...

Engaging in self-stimulatory behavior, or “stimming,” is often associated with autism and ADHD. But everyone stims to a ...

With national increased prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder comes great local need for resources in Southwest Florida.

Recent headlines about Tylenol use during pregnancy potentially increasing the risk of neurological conditions such as autism ...

Leaders hope officers will learn the special steps they need to take when dealing with people who have autism.

Caring for someone often means experiencing challenges that may not be visible to others. For caregivers, public outings can ...

On Monday, President Trump held a news conference where he claimed that autism is “among the most alarming public health crises in history” and something that may be “artificially induced.” ...

An analysis of the Japan Environment and Children’s Study data revealed that parents, both mothers and fathers, with higher levels of autistic traits tended to have young children (at 6 and 12 months ...

Mary Kae Marinac, of Andover, Massachusetts, once heard some advice at an autism conference that stuck with her.

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...