Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

April marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

They also face more disadvantages in multiple social determinants of health such as poverty, food hardship, and lead exposure.

A cross-sectional study examines annual trends in unmet healthcare needs among over 8000 children with autism.

The FDA narrowed leucovorin's use to a rare disorder, a major shift after Trump and RFK Jr. promoted it for autism.

The Food and Drug Administration approved leucovorin to treat a neurological disorder with some symptoms similar to autism.

The FDA declined to endorse leucovorin as a treatment for autism, but approved the drug to treat cerebral folate deficiency, ...

A study in Nature Mental Health provides evidence that depression, trauma, and loneliness drive suicidal thoughts in older adults with autistic traits. The findings indicate that targeted mental ...

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Julie Steenhuysen WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. FDA approved leucovorin, a decades-old ...