Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions ...

Since 2013, when the DSM-5 collapsed five autism subtypes into the single diagnosis of "autism spectrum disorder (ASD)," we've treated autism like a monolith. Maybe that made sense when our tools were ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

An autism expert sparks fierce debate over whether the spectrum has grown too broad, leading to misdiagnosis in children and ...

Donning one of her favorite unicorn-themed nightgowns and perched comfortably in an extra large beanbag chair, Alyssa Tracy watches videos on her tablet. It’s a quiet, early April morning at the ...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions, related to brain development and marked by difficulty with social interaction, communication, and atypical patterns of activities, ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social communication, sensory processing and the way people experience the world. The autism spectrum encompasses a stunningly diverse range of ...