As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

A 9-year-old Dinwiddie County boy with autism is helping first responders better assist children on the autism spectrum who go missing or experience trauma.

Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps ...

Most new cases reflect mild or no significant impairment. Moderate and severe cases have declined. Adam Omary is a ...

Firestein’s interest in autism research began long before she entered a laboratory. Raised in New York, she attended ...

SB 418 will strengthen officer preparedness, reduce misunderstandings and give families greater peace of mind as their loved ones live a more independent life.’ ...

The province said it's investing an unprecedented $475 million for the new model over three years to support children in need.

"Life will be a challenge for them, and we have to prepare them as best we can," says one ...