The Marcus Autism Center announced it will conduct the largest study of behavior, brain and genomic biomarkers in children ...

For decades, autism has been framed as a condition that overwhelmingly affects boys, with girls treated as statistical ...

A Swedish study of 2.7 million people reveals autism affects boys and girls equally, but girls typically receive diagnoses 5 ...

First responders in Berks County took part in specialized training designed to help recognize autism-related behaviors, communicate more effectively and reduce the risk of escalation during critical e ...

Why is autism often missed in girls and how is new research changing autism diagnosis across genders worldwide?

Your surroundings may influence your social behavior more than you realize. New research from the Brain Research Institute at ...

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is estimated to be experienced by roughly 1 in 127 people worldwide. It is characterized by atypical patterns in brain development, ...

Community Autism Intervention provides applied behavior analysis therapy (ABA) to individuals ages 1 to 12 years old with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. Treatment is ...

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.

Your teen's sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in Brain and Behavior. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at ...

In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.