Robert F. KennedyJr. says his new appointees will help him ‘fight autism.’ But, writes Eric Garcia, many of them also ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people learn, ...

For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, healthcare professionals and the ...

For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, health care professionals and the ...

Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps ...

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As the definition of autism has widened, there's been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

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