Connor Murphy walked in circles around his dad, then flopped down on the kitchen floor, got up and walked in circles again.

Parents of 9-year-old twins with round-the-clock needs navigate safety concerns and therapy while experts disagree on diagnostic classifications.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and ...

When people talk about autism, they often think about a child who is different and may be distressed by their surroundings.

What if helping your child with hair pulling or skin picking isn’t about stopping, but about helping them thrive?

Leah Welborn, a late-diagnosed autistic woman, shares 7 childhood clues that were overlooked in the 1980s due to gender bias and outdated autism stereotypes. Her story exemplifies how autism in girls ...

Key Takeaways Limerence refers to a state of attraction marked by intense longing, sometimes described as obsession.It goes deeper than a simple crush and can involve intrusive thoughts, rumination, ...

Some in the autism community worry that a separate diagnosis would reduce attention to individuals on the broader spectrum.