Despite decades of extensive research, the precise causes of autism are still a mystery. About 1 in 36 US children have been ...

For years, studies have suggested that a mother’s health during pregnancy could influence her child’s likelihood of ...

Bill Gates said he believes he would have been diagnosed with autism if he were growing up today. The tech billionaire made ...

Advocates worry that as HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could undermine years of work to unlink autism and vaccines and ...

While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, ...

New research shows standardized autism screening flags more toddlers, especially with milder symptoms, but many skip follow-ups—highlighting the need for better early intervention.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee for health secretary, doesn’t just hold fringe views on vaccines. We ...

A low-cost tool accurately distinguishes neurotypical children from children with autism just by watching them copy the dance ...

It’s almost that time of year when parents have to start thinking about summer camps! For the 29th year, Families of Autism ...

Having a supportive community can be life-changing for many parents raising children with autism. That's why a group of ...

During a sometimes contentious confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. refused to confirm that he believes vaccines do ...

Lisa Lane with her son, Colby, both to left, and Susan Sachs with her son, Michael, celebrate Project Hope Foundation. Lane ...