The head of an island charity supporting those with the condition says an early diagnosis is vital.

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments in social interaction and communication, challenges with sensory processing, and repetitive behaviors. The term ...

Barbie's first autistic doll has been developed with sensory-sensitive features in mind. See how.

A large-scale analysis of data on autistic preschoolers reveals that while the majority of children gain spoken language ...

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. A large-scale study reveals why some autistic children remain minimally verbal despite intensive ...

Barely six months after releasing its Barbie with Type 1 diabetes, Mattel introduced its first Barbie with autism. The doll was made in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network and is ...

The American toy production company launched the Barbie this week in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The ...

A recent study shows that people judge crime victims with neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, fetal ...

Parents of autistic children are clamoring for a prescription vitamin promoted by federal health officials. But there's ...