Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental delays that affect how a person communicates and behaves. Many people are diagnosed with autism as young children, but it is possible to recognize ...

March 13, 2007 — -- A new effort is being launched to better educate parents and pediatricians about the earliest signs of autism. There are no known causes or cures for this disorder, but the ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time set aside to emphasize understanding and respect for autistic individuals. Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus joined LeAnne Taylor on News On 6 at 9 a.m. to discuss ...

Leah Welborn, a late-diagnosed autistic woman, shares 7 childhood clues that were overlooked in the 1980s due to gender bias and outdated autism stereotypes. Her story exemplifies how autism in girls ...