Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and experts now estimate that one in 31 children in the United States has autism spectrum ...

As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...

In the autism community, the word "elopement" doesn't mean what most people think — and for families, it can be a ...

We are interested in describing the specific ways that caregivers ‘design’ their talk so that their autistic children are included as participants in the interaction, without having to rely on spoken ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...

After 10 years of being a parent of an autistic child, there are many things that I wish I knew on “Day 1.” Whether you’ve just received the diagnosis for your child or have been managing for years, ...

Autism researchers are working to counter a federal autism advisory panel that they say has vaccine skeptic members and a ...

A recent study published in the journal Autism Research suggests that cannabidiol oil might help improve certain social behaviors and reduce anxiety in autistic children. While the treatment did not ...