Can sport help improve the lives of children with autism? From adaptive cycling to inclusive running events, structured ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...

Autism is a broad term for a range of developmental disorders. Some are mild, while others can be debilitating, making ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

We feel more anxious when facing uncertain or unpredictable situations, but for those who score higher on autistic traits, ...

During an emergency, knowing how to approach and communicate with someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is crucial to the safety of both the firefighter and the individual. Individuals with ASD ...

A new effort led by Hollywood composer John Frizzell seeks to connect people with autism to each other through bluegrass. For musicians, jam sessions can be a moment of clarity, when the pressures of ...

A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can feel like the world has shifted beneath your feet. For some parents, it brings ...

In 1943, Leo Kanner, a child psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University, identified autism as a separate disorder from schizophrenia in young children. Kanner called his newly identified disorder early ...

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The FDA is pursuing leucovorin as a potential treatment for autism spectrum disorder. The medication is currently used as a cancer drug, among other things. Preliminary data suggests the medication ...