For decades, autism has been described as a spectrum - an elastic term that stretches from nonverbal children to adults with ...

HOUSTON – World Autism Awareness Day is known as a day dedicated to raising awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of individuals with ...

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 marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

People with autism spectrum disorder may meet similar diagnostic criteria, but the way their symptoms present in daily life can be very different. If you’re concerned about your autistic teen’s ...

The Tom and Jill Zidian Family Autism Center at Akron Children’s opened on Nov. 11 and will offer comprehensive, coordinated ...

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Although most people most commonly think of autism as a neurological and developmental condition, it is also linked to a range of physical health conditions. The reasons why autism is associated with ...

Drax doesn't self-edit, "just says it like it is," a dad of autistic kids said. — -- Matt Asner knew when he saw the first "Guardians of the Galaxy" that the character Drax had something in ...