RFK Jr. announces controversial plan to research autism with Medicare and Medicaid data lists. Comes as Kennedy continues his efforts to find the cause of the ‘autism epidemic’ ...

Her son, Adam Martin, 11, has an autism spectrum disorder known as pervasive developmental disorder-- not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). Her other son, Mark Martin, 9, is developing typically.

Glenn Funeral Home will be collecting supplies for Puzzle Pieces this month during “Glenn’s Give & Go,” a community-focused event designed to quickly and easily support local nonprofit organizations.

Severe autism, or level 3 autism spectrum disorder (ASD), describes individuals with the highest support needs on the autism spectrum. Individuals with level 3 autism face significant challenges in ...

Aim: To quantitatively examine the influence of study methodology and population characteristics on prevalence estimates of autism spectrum disorders. Methods: Electronic databases and bibliographies ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A rare, genetic disorder that's often misdiagnosed as autism is robbing a young Southern California girl of her life. With no known treatment or cure, her parents are ...

A report from 2023 that reviewed information from 2000 to 2016 found that 26.7 percent of children with autism spectrum disorder had profound autism. But there is nuance within that group, too.

In the ’80s and ’90s, low-support needs individuals would have been less likely to receive an autism diagnosis given the more restrictive criteria and less overall awareness of the disorder ...

Comparative analysis of brain connectivity in autism and ADHD. Credit: Nature Mental Health (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-025-00431-5 ...

According to a 2022 study published in Autism Research, about 100 in 10,000 (or one in 100) children around the world are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. More about Sam Thompson ADHD autism ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with childhood diagnoses, but as new research shows a shift, a Maryland medical expert is sharing insight into symptoms for adults.