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

Autism has long been known as a spectrum, signifying a wide range of symptoms and severity. Now, new research suggests that ...

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Credit: Getty Images. This article describes what you should do to prepare for the initial evaluation if you suspect your child may have ASD, or if you think you might have ASD. Autism spectrum ...

What are the early signs of autism? Early signs include delayed speech; limited eye contact; and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities. Is autism genetic? Studies ...

In 1943, Leo Kanner, a child psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University, identified autism as a separate disorder from schizophrenia in young children. Kanner called his newly identified disorder early ...

Recent advances in the field of microbiome research have provided valuable insights into the complex relationship between gut health and various neurological conditions, including autism. A ...

President Donald Trump today linked acetaminophen, the active component in the widely used, over-the-counter drug Tylenol, to rising autism rates in children in the United States and warned against ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly known as autism, is a complex developmental disability. It is characterized by significant challenges in social interaction, verbal and non-verbal ...

I specialize in child and adult issues related to neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder, AD/HD, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and neuropsychological issues (attention issues, ...