An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help some non-verbal children with autism discover the ability to speak. The drug, leucovorin, is a prescription vitamin that functions similarly to ...

“One of the earliest and most noticeable signs of autism in young children is inconsistent eye contact,” the psychologist ...

An umbrella review of meta-analyses raises questions about the safety and efficacy of commonly used alternative treatments ...

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically ...

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience social communication impairments and engage in restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRBs). Early identification of these symptoms is ...

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed climbing autism rates among children. In 2022, a surveillance program called The Autism and Developmental Disabilities ...

Asperger’s testing for children now falls under the realm of autism spectrum disorder testing, a multidisciplinary process including a variety of physical and cognitive assessments. As a caregiver, it ...

With autism diagnoses at 1 in 31 children, the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) provides vital education, care and ...

Discussing the rise in children of color diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders For Autism Awareness Month, our panelists discuss the recent CDC report of an increase in children of color diagnosed ...

Mohamed Fofana, a 4-year-old boy with autism described as nonspeaking, was found dead on the shoreline of Spectacle Island on Monday after being reported missing at Castle Island over the weekend. His ...

The Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) announced the renewal of their partnership with the Oklahoma Partnership for School ...

The National Medical Excellence Awards recognised four individuals and three teams for excellence in areas like care quality.