For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...

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) ...

Awareness of autism and its symptoms has grown in the past decade. However, many individuals still face autism discrimination in the workplace. Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), may ...

Borderline autism is not a diagnosis — it is an informal term some people may use to describe mild symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social communication difficulties and repetitive ...

Discussing the rise in children of color diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders For Autism Awareness Month, our panelists discuss the recent CDC report of an increase in children of color diagnosed ...