Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those ...

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Westend61 via Getty Images You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with childhood diagnoses, but as new research shows a shift, a Maryland medical expert is sharing insight into symptoms for adults. A recent ...

More than 7 million children and adults in the United States are on the autism spectrum, and awareness continues to grow as diagnoses increase. During Autism Acceptance Month, pediatric experts ...

Spotting the signs of autism is only the first step. Once a parent decides to pursue a formal evaluation, the next question ...

STEPS Behavioral Health is proud to announce the launch of its Autism Diagnostic Evaluation program for children under the ...

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

When a parent brings a child in for a developmental evaluation, the goal is not simply to answer “autism or not.” The ...