Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

"All children, except one, grow up," is the opening line from J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan." It also exemplifies the worst fear of every parent who has a child on the autism spectrum: that our children ...

A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, involves one of three levels. Standards for the three types of ASD are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ...

With national increased prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder comes great local need for resources in Southwest Florida.

The new research reinforces how complex the neurodevelopmental disorder is and that there isn’t a single cause.

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

In a press conference this afternoon, the Trump administration linked rising rates of autism spectrum disorder to the use of Tylenol (a brand name of acetaminophen) during pregnancy. There is no ...

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder can happen when alcohol in the mother's blood passes to her baby through the placenta.

Neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy (NALD) is the former name of a rare genetic disorder known as Zellweger spectrum disorder (ZSD). Doctors usually diagnose it shortly after birth, and treatment includes ...

Tens of millions of adults and teens in the U.S. are affected by a wide range of mental health disorders. The U.S. National Institute of Mental Health notes that some of the most common ones include ...