A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can feel like the world has shifted beneath your feet. For some parents, it brings ...

Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those things can be part of the picture, but they tend to show up later. What ...

If your child has been diagnosed with autism, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” Primary Children’s Hospital is expanding its autism services to provide the assessment, support, and specialized ...

Autism is a developmental disorder that begins early in life and impacts communication, social interaction, and may come with certain patterns of behavior. According to the CDC, autism spectrum ...

Parenting a child with autism can bring unique joys and challenges arising from a multitude of factors—for example, first words, uncertainty about the future, communication deficits, managing ...

Spotting the signs of autism is only the first step. Once a parent decides to pursue a formal evaluation, the next question ...

Researchers analyzed data from Denmark covering 1,702 children diagnosed with autism and born between 1973 and 2012. Those ...

Research suggests that autistic people have a higher risk for self-harm. Negative and unsupportive environments and challenges with emotional expression and communication may contribute to this ...

Circular states children seeking a special school placement must provide a letter from NCSE confirming autism diagnosis ...