Diagnostic rates of autism in adults and children increased by 175% between 2011 and 2022 in the US with an annual estimated percentage change of 9.41.

Immune dysfunction is a condition in which the immune system doesn't work as it should. It can be underactive, which means ...

The first community-wide notification dinged people's cellphones 5 hours after the family of a 6-year-old with autism ...

Three autistic children died in the past few weeks in Central Florida after drowning incidents. What is behind autistic kids' ...

The Superhero Center for Autism is a finalist for the prestigious Excelsior Award recognizing an organization for excellence ...

Austerity was suggested as a possible reason behind the increase in children with additional needs in Northumberland ...

Emotion dysregulation has been identified in research as a transdiagnostic risk factor for mental ill-health, including ...

Some research suggests a link between smoking while pregnant and autism. More research is needed. Smoking may affect the baby in other ways.

Here’s what experts say about the link between maternal infections and increased chances of autism in children.

Mark and Lesley Lyons of North Bay, Ont., were honoured as unsung heroes by the Rotary Club for their advocacy and support ...

CARD is a free, state-funded service available to any autistic individual of any age (children and adults) and their families ...