Early diagnosis of autism is crucial, research shows. A growing number of children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to a report released Thursday by the ...

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

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 ...

Autism spectrum and epilepsy frequently occur together. Both conditions affect brain function and behaviors. However, researchers do not yet fully understand why the two conditions share such a strong ...

People who learn they have autism after age 6 — the current median age at diagnosis — are often described as having a “milder” form of autism than people diagnosed as toddlers. A new study challenges ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

The terminology related to autism can be confusing. Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and paediatrician, first identified a subset of children of average intelligence or above who otherwise ...

Eating disorders have a devastating effect on the lives of those affected and are associated with the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. While they can affect anyone, there is a higher ...