The Northeast Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Friendship House will present a free lecture series in conjunction with the Lackawanna County Autism Coalition Wednesdays March 19 ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

Autism experts plan to convene in Washington Thursday to propose a research agenda at odds with the one endorsed by the Trump ...

Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

In regenerative medicine for autism, outcomes are shaped not only by the biological material used but also by the clinical ...

Readers weigh in on the challenges of defining and diagnosing the condition. To the Editor: Re “In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments to social and communication abilities, restricted interests or repetitive behaviors, and challenges with sensory ...

An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and ...

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. It is a month set aside to celebrate the contributions and diversity within the community made up of individuals on the autism spectrum. Asia Bailey of Glen ...

There is no one factor that causes autism — or explains its growing prevalence. Researchers are seeking explanations for the surge. Here are some possibilities. By Emily Baumgaertner When ...