Every parent who has watched another child talk in full sentences while their own toddler stays quiet has felt that ...

Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those things can be part of the picture, but they tend to show up later. What ...

Université de Montréal psychiatry professor Laurent Mottron has spent his career studying the cognitive processes of people ...

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Kathy Lemoine's 30-year-old son, Andrew Reaster, died after he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. His main symptom was ...

By following their gut instinct, parents can seek an evaluation and get clarity on their child's potential autism diagnosis, ...

A neuro-oncologist at the Mayo Clinic reveals the telltale signs of a “classic brain tumor headache” and other brain tumor ...

Researchers are investigating whether existing dementia assessment methods may overlook signs of cognitive decline in ...

Just ahead of the summer travel season, another airline is taking steps to be more welcoming toward travelers on the spectrum ...

Rio’s Law will require Georgia police officers to get extra training on assisting people with autism during a traffic stop.

The number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. has been on the rise for the past two decades.

Last week, on her 18th birthday, my daughter actually came to my house. I say “actually” because since she decided to ...