A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid ...

Autism experts and advocacy groups are reacting after Mattel announced a new Barbie doll, the first with autism, on Sunday.

Mattel is launching its first Barbie with autism and a Durant mother of an autistic child says it’s a step forward in the toy ...

For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is estimated to be experienced by roughly 1 in 127 people worldwide. It is characterized by atypical patterns in brain development, ...

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That's the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study ...

Johnny Williamson, MD is board certified in General Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He has a breadth of experience treating children and adults of all ages. He provides psychotherapy ...

The eyes of the new Barbie shift slightly to the side to represent how some people with autism sometimes avoid direct eye ...