The National Autism Association said 26 children with autism have wandered and drowned this summer since June 1, with three fatalities happening this week. When a child with autism is missing, it's ...

A long-overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

A long‑overlooked stretch of the human genome appears to play a distinct role in shaping the social and stereotypic ...

Thinking about autism has evolved. Just three decades ago, autism was a relatively rare and clearly defined condition, ...

People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...

For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether ...

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...

When a child with autism is missing, it's crucial to check any nearby water quickly. That's according to the National Autism Association (NAA) and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ...