A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, involves one of three levels. Standards for the three types of ASD are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ...

Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by impairments in social ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

Using human "mini-brain" models known as organoids, Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists have discovered that the roots of autism spectrum disorder may be associated with an imbalance of ...

New numbers show that autism affects one in 59 children. More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...