A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week ...

For more than two decades, the genetics of autism seemed to splinter in every direction. Each new sequencing study added ...

It’s a dose of disappointment. A supportive care drug that may help ease hyperactivity and improve speech and communication ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with childhood diagnoses, but as new research shows a shift, a Maryland medical expert is sharing insight into symptoms for adults. A recent ...

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall between the heart’s two upper chambers. ASD is a congenital heart defect, meaning it is present from birth. In some cases of ASD, a small hole may only ...

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson walked into my office with hope and hesitation, settling on the couch for an initial assessment of their six-year-old son, Timmy. While they were both incredibly kind and gracious ...

On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced another increase in the prevalence of autism among children. In a pair of new reports — one focused on 8-year-olds and one on ...

Profound autism is a classification researchers have proposed for autistic people who share certain characteristics. These include having no or limited language ability, an intelligence quotient (IQ) ...

Many of the treatments for IBS relief are also great for the overall physical and mental health of autistic folks. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or “autism,” is a neurodevelopmental condition that ...

Anthony Hopkins is calling bull on his wife’s armchair diagnosis. The acclaimed actor, 87, balked when his wife, Stella Arroyave, suggested he has Asperger’s Syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder on ...