April marks Autism Acceptance Month, with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

When considering autism in the context of hospital security, it’s crucial for hospital staff and security personnel to be aware of and sensitive to the unique needs and behaviors of individuals with ...

Your surroundings may influence your social behavior more than you realize. New research from the Brain Research Institute at ...

The research supports prior findings on environmental risk factors for autism.

You suspect your child may have autism. How can you find out for sure, and as quickly as possible? Thousands of families in the United States face this question every year. Today, 1 in 44 children has ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...