Every year, thousands of children miss critical windows for early autism intervention—simply because diagnostic tools rely too much on subjective observation. Once that window closes, the ...

ADHD, autism, and learning challenges were often missed or undiagnosed earlier in life. Do you think you have adult ADHD? Do you or your child have difficulty with learning? If you have trouble ...

Credit: getty Images Allison Paugh, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), explains the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan for autism from early childhood to adulthood. The ...

A study by UC Davis Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center has found that developmental assessments for autism performed through telehealth may be a good alternative to in-person evaluations.

You may not know it, but it is very likely that you know someone with autism. Over 5 million adults in the U.S. are estimated to have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to a CDC study from 2017 ...

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs. This prompted The Lancet medical journal to commission a group of ...

Waiting lists for autism and ADHD assessments on the Isle of Man have fallen from two-and-a-half years to one year, the island's healthcare provider has said. As part of the Child and Adolescent ...

Credit: Getty Images Understanding autism symptoms in women can help physicians better identify and support women with ASD, to ultimately improve their quality of life. As physicians and researchers ...

1 in 36 8-year-old children in the U.S. were identified as having an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The prevalence of ASD ...