Autism is not an illness that needs to be cured. It is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, ...

If you have ever seen a child rapidly flapping their hands or rocking back and forth, you may have wondered what it means.

Université de Montréal psychiatry professor Laurent Mottron has spent his career studying the cognitive processes of people with autism. Rather than viewing autism as a deficit, he sees it as a ...

Plus, how to best support your little one after diagnosis Medically reviewed by Claire Eggleston, LMFT-Associate Early signs in babies include limited eye contact, lack of babbling, and not responding ...

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 ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time set aside to emphasize understanding and respect for autistic individuals. Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus joined LeAnne Taylor on News On 6 at 9 a.m. to discuss ...

For those who have gone through it, know the ordeal: the path to an autism diagnosis often stretches on for months or years.