A close examination of a recent paper about autism diagnosis in children and adults reveals powerful, surprising stories.

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Early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD ... occupational therapy, and applied behavior analysis (ABA). These interventions are often tailored to address the specific needs and strengths of ...

The blue pumpkins, which are sure to catch your neighbors' eye, are meant to spread awareness of autism. The pumpkins are not intended to be an indicator that the person carrying them ...

Luraschi said a person's answer 'does not necessarily mean you have autism, ... but this is a question that is sometimes used by psychologists when they're attempting to diagnose the disorder.' If a ...

A mother's intuition, perhaps. For my son and many of the approximately 1 in 36 children in the U.S. on the autism spectrum (ASD), school is more of a challenge than a celebration. He tolerates it ...

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Using stem cells generated from patients with a rare and severe form of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability, Scripps Research scientists have grown personalized "mini-brains" (or ...

Steven, 23, lives with autism spectrum disorder and requires 24/7 supervision. Kavchak says he worries about his son getting a spot in a group home once he becomes too old to care for him.