Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has not publicly commented regarding reports of the federal government enacting a ...

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave ...

Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO "High-functioning autism" (HFA) is a term used to describe people with a certain ...

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts and advocates about the rise in autism ...

Here's why the condition affects each person diagnosed with it so differently — plus how anyone with autism can thrive.

The latest report on autism from the CDC found that autism rates in 8-year-olds rose from 1 in 36 in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022, ...

Here’s the data the NIH can collect from your medical history for its ‘autism database’ - The NIH is planning to gather ...

Someone with mild autism has autistic traits but higher independence. This is associated with level 1 autism. Learn about ...

The Health and Human Services secretary has vowed to do detailed studies on the causes of autism, which he has referred to as ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked outrage with recent comments about autism. Now, one of ...