Meagan Johnson recently spent four days calling dozens of pharmacies around Austin, Texas, trying to fill a prescription for her son, Jack.

For decades, autism was believed to overwhelmingly affect boys. Yet a big new study out of Sweden provides perhaps the best evidence yet that girls aren’t less likely to be autistic — they’re just ...

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Lawmakers should treat the autism caregiver shortage as one that requires investment in caregiver training programs, sustainable reimbursement rates and workforce development that prepares ...

Parents of children with autism rallied at the Arizona Capitol after insurers with the state’s Medicaid program canceled contracts with two large therapy providers.

Make toothbrushing easier and less stressful for your child with autism. Learn simple, expert-backed tips that help kids—and ...

When a child gets diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), parents can easily get overwhelmed by questions and concerns. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Autism and ...

The growing understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions has highlighted the unique characteristics of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism ...

Studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui reveal alarming new insights into the effects of screen time on toddlers.