Autism

The thing about parenting an autistic child is that it's easy to forget how unique your universe is.

Men and women are equally likely to acquire the mutation that causes autism, but symptomatic autism is three times more likely to occur in men, making women the more likely carriers of the mutations, a new study says.

A new study suggests that about half of all cases of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may be diagnosable during the toddler years.

Thousands of families that allege vaccines caused their children's autism are preparing for their day in court, which could bring them vindication and compensation.

Risperidone May Treat Autism Behaviors

The latest CDC statistics suggest that 1 child in 150 has an autism disorder

Most 1-year-olds who didn't react in study had developmental issues by 2

Small glitches in DNA dispersed across the genome add up to the condition

Many mainstream doctors call electric-shock treatments barbaric

Amanda Baggs is a 26-year-old woman with autism...