For decades, the question of what causes autism has captured public attention, fueled debates, and spurred waves of research. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy has been a prominent ...

Decades of research into autism has revealed this much: There is no simple answer for what causes the condition. Decades of ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways: What to Know About Autism in Children When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory ...

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 ...

Early evidence links some Alzheimer’s Disease medications to small cognitive gains in children with autism and low IQ, ...

Every fall, parents share back-to-school photos of their children's smiling and excited faces. My son Ben's first day of preschool photos show a different story. His face did not say I do not want to ...

Families with autistic children require extra planning and consideration for vacations. Experts recommend considering sensory needs, dietary restrictions, and interests when choosing a destination.