The key word in autism spectrum disorder isn’t ‘autism’, it’s spectrum. Autism isn’t one thing — it’s a wide range of experiences, strengths, and challenges. Some autistic children ...

In this "Ask the Professor" feature, we share some of the most common myths and misconceptions about autism and what current research tells us. Autism is now recognized as a form of neurodiversity.

With autism rates rising dramatically since the 90s, questions swirl about its causes and characteristics. Contrary to myths, ...

The recent remarks by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding autism and its impact on families have reignited a critical ...

Have you ever wondered if your child is autistic? “Autism” is a loaded word, and it comes with many misconceptions. In our next two articles, we’ll demystify ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and get a ...

The world-renowned autism expert shares her thoughts with NBC News after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered controversial ...

One reason it's common to be alarmed about increasing autism diagnoses, says Gross, is that societies generally haven't built ...

The first openly autistic player to appear on “Survivor,” Erickson immediately confided in fire captain Joe Hunter, knowing ...

Advocates in the Somali community say recent comments by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linking vaccines and autism are making their job harder.

A national survey shows that most Americans still support MMR vaccination for children, but public understanding of measles ...

A group of autistic adults from Corby are challenging the people of Northamptonshire to rethink everything they think they ...