Dr Allen Frances, a leading psychiatrist, has revealed his guilt after his work on autism led to an explosion in the number ...

More and more children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in South Africa and the rest of the world.

Autistic individuals tend to use perfectionism to manage their anxiety around relationships. Yet, this is often a poor coping strategy, creating tension instead of approval.

ETRI researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technique for the early screening of autism spectrum disorder ...

Autism spectrum disorders are complex neurodevelopmental conditions affecting about 1 in 100 children worldwide. Early ...

New research reveals that autism and congenital heart disease may share a common biological basis—tiny cellular structures ...

Gradual progress over recent years in Ghana has seen autism spectrum disorder awareness and support reach satisfactory levels ...

Senior clinical psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Georgia Rose, is encouraging parents to be ...

Every child is different and kids tend to develop at their own pace. However, there are certain developmental milestones all ...

A Nova Scotia mother says her son was denied his right to an education when he was told to stay home from school for two ...

To the layperson, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and anxiety may look similar, and it may be difficult to distinguish between them. Here’s what we know — and don’t know — about autism and ...