Autism spectrum disorder is tied to an increased risk for Parkinson disease, even after adjusting for depression and antipsychotic/antidepressant use.

Early-onset neonatal sepsis is associated with increased likelihood autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), although the association with ADHD is ...

Getting a timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is a major challenge, but new research shows that how young adults, and potentially children, grasp objects could offer a simpler way to ...

This study investigates electrophysio- logical abnormalities in children with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during sustained attention tasks, ...

A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks reacts to the latest data.

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition marked by impairments in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. Emerging evidence suggests that the ...

SPD was conflated with autism spectrum disorder for many years because SPD is so common in autistic individuals. Recent studies suggest that between 90% and 95% of people on the autism spectrum ...

Misinformation on social media platforms like TikTok are leading a growing number of people to inaccurately diagnose themselves with autism spectrum disorder. Here’s why that’s harmful.

In 2013, the DSM-5 collapsed both diagnoses into one autism spectrum disorder. Read more: It's 25 years since we redefined autism – here's what we've learnt ...

Busting myths about Autism Spectrum Disorder is important, as it helps people avoid making assumptions. Myth 1: People with autism have the same autistic traits and challenges ...

Frances, who contributed to DSM-4 has also been extremely critical of DSM-5, which melded autism, Asperger’s and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified into one spectrum. In ...