A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, involves one of three levels. Standards for the three types of ASD are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex condition with rising global prevalence. Research indicates it stems from a blend of ...

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a blood biomarker that may aid in earlier diagnosis of children with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. Early intervention is the key to ...

A new study examining nine consecutive birth years in Sweden indicates that the dramatic rise in clinical diagnoses of autism ...

Researchers believe that this wide geographic variability in autism prevalence reflects complex interactions between ...