Girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as autism, often have more subdued symptoms than those that occur in boys. Instead of showing the stereotypical signs of autism, factors such as ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) impacts children's communication, social interaction, and behavior. But since ASD is different in each child, sometimes early warning signs can be masked and difficult ...

A viral podcast spotlights a Medford doctor’s research into possible telepathic communication in some autistic children — but the real controversy centers on a spelling method and whether it reflects ...

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

Autism is clinically defined by impairments in social communication, leading to assumptions that individuals with autism are less effective communicators. But a new study challenges this notion. The ...

Communication is vital to expressing and getting what we want and need, bonding with other people and navigating the world in which we live. But, by definition, autistic people often deal with ...

Speech ability can also change depending on the environment. For example, being in a loud and bright space like a hospital or ...