A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

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

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 ...

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

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...

This 39-point visual map moves beyond ‘mild’ or ‘severe’ labels to reveal the true complexity of the autism spectrum.

Millions of adults with ADHD or autism were never identified as children. Here's what the research says about why — and what finally getting a diagnosis changes ...