A study has established a definite connection between women who suffer from fever during pregnancy and giving birth to autistic children.
"I’m just worried there’s something psychiatrically going on there that’s not being properly managed," Dr. Drew mused.
No one’s ever studied the impact of fidget spinners specifically on mental health or cognitive functioning. And the related research isn’t all that promising either.
Certain areas of rhesus monkey brains are dedicated only to understanding social interactions, which could help us understand human minds better and perhaps unlock one of the mysteries of autism.
Early detection of the disorder could be helpful and perhaps make therapeutic interventions more successful.
Specialists weigh in on whether fidget spinners, the latest new toy, can help you feel less anxious or more focused.
The startup Coding Autism is raising money to help fund classes to train adults with Autism for the workforce.
Personal narrative is a common stumbling block for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Dreampad, a pillow designed to help children with anxiety and autism fall asleep, is now available for all -- thanks to the parents who took their child's pillow after they went to sleep.
On World Autism Awareness Day, we look at some celebrity parents whose kids were diagnosed with the disorder at an early age.
Here are some motivational quotes by autistic people to help you celebrate the World Autism Awareness Day on April 2.
Senate Democrats said they would filibuster the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on Thursday.
The new character on "Sesame Street" named Julia will demonstrate some of most common characteristics of autism in her debut episode.
A faulty protein that has been linked to autism spectrum disorders has now been shown to affect the body’s ability to fight off cancer.
Researchers conducted the largest genome study ever and found which genes cause autism to vary in patients.
Scientists are trying to explain why evolution has not weeded out the genes that cause autism.
The new study could lead to earlier diagnosis and more effective treatments, scientists said.
“The release of the annual immunization schedules comes amid concerns that the Trump administration has proposed appointing a group to study the safety and effectiveness of vaccines,” the guidelines read.
A study found that children with autism had a 20 to 25 percent reduction in symptoms after receiving gut microbe treatments.
President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to speak about vaccines. Both are critics who have previously said vaccines cause autism.
One of 68 children in the U.S. are affected by autism disorder.
Catching the flu or receiving the flu vaccine during pregnancy will not put an unborn child at risk of later being diagnosed with autism, a new study says.
