What most people understand about autism is outdated and many stereotypes are harmful. Learning these three simple things ...

One of the most harmful myths is that vaccines cause autism. Decades of research and large-scale studies have repeatedly ...

Those of us who are professionals in the field did a collective eye roll," one expert said of RFK's recent statements.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a first-in-the-nation executive order to block the federal ...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda has won praise from some whose loved ones have severe complications from autism. But others say his rhetoric fails to accurately portray people on the ...

Discover 7 overlooked autism traits that affect daily life, relationships, and well-being, plus how to recognize these ...

According to the latest Department of Health figures, the rates of autism in school children have risen almost fivefold in ...

Scientists say the primary cause of autism is genetic, with environmental factors play­ing a secondary role. Powerful ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order in response to federal efforts to create a database for autism research.

Science shows a link between low empathy and autism but our understanding of what this means is evolving. Society needs to ...

Misinformation persists in news and social media about autism spectrum disorder, but UTSW researchers believe answers lie in ...