Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims.

A complex developmental condition, the causes behind autism is not clearly defined. But a plethora of misconceptions lead to ...

Nearly 2,800 employees with Arizona Autism Pediatric Therapy Specialists are being laid off, sparking concern among families ...

Back in the 1950s, a psychologist proposed that ‘refrigerator mothers’ (moms who are cold or neglectful) cause their child’s ...

CHICAGO >> President Donald Trump’s embrace of an old generic drug called leucovorin for use against a rare disorder that causes autism-like symptoms has triggered a surge in demand from parents who ...

The delay isn't due to lack of tools. The M-CHAT-R (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised) has been the gold standard for over a decade. The problem is access: waitlists, rushed ...

Arizona children with autism risk losing therapy services due to a contract dispute between an insurer and a local autism ...

A new study shows that autism symptom severity, rather than a formal diagnosis, aligns with shared brain-connectivity patterns across children diagnosed with autism or ADHD.

A 5-year-old Sumner County boy with autism is facing an assault charge filed by one of his classmate's parents, records show.