A study of children with autism found that their attention to pictures of cute animals and children varies depending on the ...

PBS Kids’ newest star Carl – a raccoon with autism who collects everything from lint to plush toys – is making history as the ...

With a three-year, $450,000 grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the associate professor ...

It is not yet known exactly what causes autism, but it is sometimes passed on to children from their parents. And studies suggest it is more common in the children of older parents, as well as ...

If you frequently visit Walt Disney World, expect to pay more for your annual passes. The Orlando, Florida resort increased prices for all four tiers of its passes on Wednesday. Its most powerful ...

The first signs and characteristics of autism (also known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD) can vary widely and appear at different times. Some people on the autism spectrum show signs within the ...

"I’m in awe of these inspiring canine heroes, who sniff out criminals, leap out of helicopters, comfort sick children and more ... 11-year-old child with autism and a 7-year-old kidnapping ...

The DSM-5 defines autism spectrum disorder as a central diagnosis given to a continuum of complex conditions. A timely diagnosis and intervention can benefit children on the autism spectrum and with ...

Autism in children and young adults in America has surged in the last decade, data shows. An analysis of millions of health records found that among all age groups, diagnoses rose 175 percent ...

The number of Americans diagnosed with autism jumped 175% between 2011 and 2022 thanks to a surge in new cases among young adults, new research finds. A developmental disorder, autism affects how ...

“When you have millions of kids who refer to the program as a ‘core memory’ of their childhood and school experience, you have created something magical,” Carl Loredo, the president of ...