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 ...

ASD affects 1 in 44 children in the US. Here's what you need to know to best support the community and create awareness Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals ...

Those who are familiar with the history of autism likely know that in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Second Edition (DSM-II), what is now called autism spectrum disorder ...

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are distinct conditions listed in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect how you think, learn, and behave. While ADHD and autism are separate ...

Borderline autism is not a diagnosis — it is an informal term some people may use to describe mild symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social communication difficulties and repetitive ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...