Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO "High-functioning autism" (HFA) is a term used to describe people with a certain ...

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.

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

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts and advocates about the rise in autism ...

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

In just two months as the federal health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made sweeping changes to the Department of ...

With rising autism rates confirmed by recent CDC reports, NIH officials emphasize the need for thorough research while ...

Researchers from the University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV) and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have discovered a ...