UCLA Health researchers have created a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development, providing new insights ...

An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and ...

A comprehensive new study suggests that females require a much larger biological and cognitive shift to develop autism than males do. The findings help explain why the condition is diagnosed ...

Running or wandering away from caregivers is common in autistic children and adults. The first step toward safety is creating a good plan for it. When many people think of the term “elope,” the first ...

Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults.

Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep ...