While there may seem to be an upwards trend in the number of children with this disorder, it is more likely due to expansion of its clinical criteria.

Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental delays that affect how a person communicates and behaves. Many people are diagnosed with autism as young children, but it is possible to recognize ...

You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While every autistic person is different, common signs of the condition include difficulty in understanding social rules and ...

Cases of autism are on the rise, with diagnoses in the US jumping 175% between 2011 and 2022. But while this condition has historically been thought to affect men and boys more often, new research ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and restricted/repetitive behaviors.

Most autistic people over the age of 40 in the UK are living without an official diagnosis, according to new research. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at ...

Babies who sleep lightly could be showing early signs linked to autism, researchers say. A study by the University of East ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- It was just last year when Aminah Thompson noticed a speech delay in her toddler son Josiah. The concerned mother enrolled him in an autism study after doing research of her own ...

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One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are ...