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

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

A recent study published in the journal Autism Research suggests that cannabidiol oil might help improve certain social behaviors and reduce anxiety in autistic children. While the treatment did not ...

Plus how to best support your little one after diagnosis Medically reviewed by Claire Eggleston, LMFT-Associate Being disabled means getting used to labels. Some are in regular use; some, like ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...

Does Your Baby Avoid Eye Contact? Here’s What It Could Mean If your baby avoids eye contact, turns away when you look at them, seems to ...

If your child has been diagnosed with autism, you might be wondering, “What’s next?” Primary Children’s Hospital is expanding its autism services to provide the assessment, support, and specialized ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17 by providing information on supportive programs and services available to Texas families.

The causes of autism are still unclear, but evidence is building that early intervention — before age 1 — may help mitigate or even prevent the developmental disorder from occurring in the first place ...

The families of hundreds of children with autism spectrum disorder fear they’ll lose access to therapies they rely on, and ...

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.