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 ...

Announcing First U.S. Team of Autistic Children to the "Genius Cup" in Hiroshima, JapanMIAMI, Apr. 2, 2026 / PRZen / ...

Autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, highlighting the importance of providing ...

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 ...

Australian researchers have uncovered a startling link between infant sleep patterns and the development of autistic traits. According to the study, babies who sleep less or experience poorer sleep ...

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 ...

New research shows autism and ADHD may share brain and gene patterns, changing how we understand both conditions.

Melinda Tidwell is the executive director of the Autism Center of North. An autism diagnosis for a child often marks the ...

Head and neck weakness may signal autism and other developmental delays. May 16, 2012— -- While it has been known that weak head and neck control in babies may signal developmental delays, new ...

A new Pathfinders for Autism community connector will link Western Maryland families with autism resources, training and ...