Prenatal hypoxia and birth complications may worsen autism severity; legal and medical experts urge early testing and intervention for affected children If there was negligence during pre-natal care ...

"High-functioning autism" (HFA) is a term used to describe people with a certain level of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They have milder symptoms and fewer challenges than those with more severe ...

Autism rate was 32.2 per 1,000 8 year olds in study Prevalence varies across U.S. states and counties No clear cause identified for rising autism rates Higher prevalence among Asian, Black, Hispanic ...