Social communication and interaction skills can be challenging for people with ASD. Examples of social communication and social interaction characteristics related to ASD can include People with ASD ...

Level 1 autism requires minimal support and includes challenges in communication and social skills. Level 2 autism needs more substantial support due to significant difficulties with social skills and ...

Dr. Wayne Fisher answers the question: 'Signs Of Autism Spectrum In An Adult?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What are some "red flags" that might signal a need to evaluate the possibility of an autism ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

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 ...

The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to embrace the differences of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability that ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States, yet many families struggle to navigate the complex path from initial concerns to diagnosis and support. The ...

Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says ...

In 1943, Leo Kanner, a child psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University, identified autism as a separate disorder from schizophrenia in young children. Kanner called his newly identified disorder early ...