Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

Autism, a disorder affecting social interaction and communication, varies in severity. Misconceptions lead to discrimination and barriers to support services. Therapies aim to address core symptoms.

The general consensus regarding the rising rate of autism is believed to be the improved ability to identify and diagnose people with autism. However, it’s not the only reason! A study, published in ...

Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a "developmental disorder" because symptoms generally appear in the first 2 years of life ...

2 nd April 2017 is the ninth annual World Autism Awareness Day. Every year autism organisations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. Major iconic ...

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) sometimes occur together. While FXS is a known genetic cause of ASD, not everyone who receives an FXS diagnosis is autistic, and not all ...

After a recent blog that I posted regarding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the common obstacles to treatment, I received an email from a reader. In this email, it was noted that being ...

Leucovorin has now got FDA nod for treating cerebral folate deficiency, a neurological condition, that can lead to low levels of vitamin B9 (folate) levels in the brain. The Food and Drug ...