Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.

"High-functioning autism" isn’t a formal medical term but refers to someone with autistic traits and possibly more ...

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has not publicly commented regarding reports of the federal government enacting a ...

Autism affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. As a caregiver myself, there is a more intense mental load to carry.

A local mom talks about how a USF center has helped support her daughter who has autism, and how she is now raising awareness ...

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave ...

Autism Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding and acceptance of individuals with autism, particularly ...

Project Hope receives funding for services through Medicaid, insurance, and private pay. But a “huge gap” remains that must ...

Someone with mild autism has autistic traits but higher independence. This is associated with level 1 autism. Learn about ...

Mimicking Social Norms: Autistic people can spend a lot of energy trying to act "normal" in social settings. This might ...

What to Know About Autism in Children When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. “We quickly ...