Autism is a brain disorder that is characterised by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behaviours. It is a spectrum of disability that ranges from mild to ...

Early diagnosis and intervention are critical in improving quality of life in autism spectrum disorder, though there are barriers to accessing resources.

A psychologist who specialists in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has explained the early signs that every parent should be aware of. Dr Bijal Chheda said that recognising early signs is key to ...

Science has shown autism is mostly rooted in genetics, with discovery of several hundred genes that play a role. Those genes ...

A new review from King’s College London found around 90% of autistic adults over the age of 40 are undiagnosed, with little research and awareness about the condition in older adults. To help cover ...

US President Trump sparked backlash by claiming pregnant women should avoid Tylenol and reviving discredited vaccine-autism ...