New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler – who was very social – did not resemble the ...

Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can upend a family’s world — that transformation can go unrecognized by those outside of it. Just as each child with autism presents unique ...

Six-year-old Elliot, an autistic child, drowned in a pond in Altoona, Iowa, after wandering away from his father. Drowning is the leading cause of death in wandering-related incidents involving ...

Acor’s mother said this was his first time visiting Santa in the classic mall Santa experience and that he was really scared ...

CHICAGO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's embrace of an old generic drug called leucovorin for use against a rare disorder that causes autism-like symptoms has triggered a surge in ...

You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are ...

By preparing ahead, keeping routines, and staying flexible, traveling can be a great experience for your whole family. Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination, and with the right ...