Anyone who has ever survived being a teenager should be well aware that parenting a teenager can be no easy feat. But factor in a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or intellectual disability ...

Lithium naturally occurring in drinking water appeared to be a potential environmental risk factor for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a population-based, case-control study from Denmark.

Prenatal hypoxia and birth complications may worsen autism severity; legal and medical experts urge early testing and intervention for affected children If there was negligence during pre-natal care ...

Profound autism. What does that conjure for you? The Lancet Commission, made up of many scientists and self-advocates that I respect, has taken the position that we should use that label to ...

(Reuters) -Rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children reached a record level in 2022, continuing a recent trend of increasing prevalence, according to data released on Tuesday by the U.S.