This 39-point visual map moves beyond ‘mild’ or ‘severe’ labels to reveal the true complexity of the autism spectrum. The official diagnosis of autism has undergone multiple reinterpretations and ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely from person to person. Diagnosis ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

April was Autism Acceptance Month and the conversation continues to evolve — from simply raising awareness to fostering ...

As awareness continues to grow, communities are encouraged to move beyond assumptions and focus on understanding, respect and ...

Edward Kang’s RetinaMind analyzes patients’ retinal images and accurately diagnoses neurodevelopmental disorders 89 percent ...

On April 16, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said autistic kids will never pay taxes, hold a job, write a poem, go out on a date or use a toilet unassisted. That was ...

Writer Temple Grandin arrives on the red carpet for the 68th annual Golden Globe awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California January 16, 2011. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit ...

Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, in conjunction with the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma, declared April Autism ...

Narcissism and autistic spectrum disorders tend to co-occur in families. I regard narcissism as a listening disorder, that is as a difficulty hearing and responding positiively to others' perspectives ...