Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) sometimes occur together. While FXS is a known genetic cause of ASD, not everyone who receives an FXS diagnosis is autistic, and not all ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments to social and communication abilities, restricted interests or repetitive behaviors, and challenges with sensory ...

Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again.

Compassion Care Services is the first organization in the U.S. to become a Down Syndrome Center of Excellence™ and ...

New research shows autism rates in women may match men by adulthood, revealing diagnostic bias and the urgent need to update ...

Autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are fuelling a surge in employment tribunal cases amid a rapid rise in diagnoses across the country.

While there is much anecdotal evidence about the connection between CVS and autism, research on the topic is still very new. Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) is a condition that causes episodes of ...

As scientists continue to investigate the roots of autism, a generic cancer drug might hold the key. Leucovorin is prescribed to reduce the side effects of chemo. But in several studies conducted over ...