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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 3% of all children in the United States are diagnosed with autism. However, there is hope on the horizon for faster diagnoses, thanks to a collaborative team of researchers at Indiana University and Purdue University.

Law enforcement often lacks disability awareness training, including learning de-escalation techniques, essential to better outcomes for people with ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent disabilities.

A new study led by autistic people and researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) sheds light on the challenges faced by autistic girls, women and gender diverse people within health care, the education system and society.

Autistic young adults face many barriers to employment and often struggle to reconcile their hopes and expectations for a future career during vocational planni

To support the intersectional experience of autism and pregnancy, experts provide tips to improve obstetric care for individuals with ASD.

A new study suggested that the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy is not linked to an increased risk of autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or intellectual disability among children. The new study published in the JAMA Network on Tuesday analyzed the data of more than 2.4 million children born in Sweden from 1995 to 2019 with…

The study's outcomes underscore the need for a holistic approach to autism support and intervention that encompasses the wider family network.

Autism Acceptance Month, held every April, promotes awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Explore the month's history and impact.

Some children with autism may go undiagnosed for years as they may not be entirely dependent on others. They may display the following symptoms. | Health

Eye movements are part of the process of telling people apart, and could provide information to clinicians about how people with autism process social