An international panel of experts is calling for the introduction of a new diagnosis of “profound autism” to ensure ...

Proposed category would apply to autistic children over eight who have little to no functional language, an IQ below 50 and need 24-hour care ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.

New research shows autism rates in women may match men by adulthood, revealing diagnostic bias and the urgent need to update ...

Join us in welcoming two content experts from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute as they preview the Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism (ISLEA) program. ISLEA is designed to ...

While modern testing for autism isn’t flawless, it can encourage early detection. This can mean better support for autistic kids. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Autism has been in the spotlight as more public figures ...

Introduction to the Science and Lived Experience of Autism: Debunking the Empathy Myth, presented by Dr. Matthew Lerner and Ava Gurba, via Zoom. Join us in welcoming two content experts from the A.J.