Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a ...

This study evaluates a new fecal microbiota transplant method, revealing significant symptom improvements in children with autism without invasive procedures.

They also face more disadvantages in multiple social determinants of health such as poverty, food hardship, and lead exposure.

The clinical intersection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and psychosis in young people constitutes one of the most complex ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

A cross-sectional study examines annual trends in unmet healthcare needs among over 8000 children with autism.

Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD) occurs when a child regresses in multiple areas of functioning after about 2 years of typical development. It is part of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.