For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Autistic people may have an unusual pattern of nonverbal communication.Autistic adults often have strong preferences for routines and can become ...

CHICAGO (AP) -- What's so unusual about a baby fascinated with spinning a cup, or a toddler flapping his hands, or a preschooler walking on her toes? Parents and even doctors sometimes miss these red ...

Just as there are traits that suggest your child might be autistic, there are common developmental signs indicating your toddler is not autistic. A toddler who responds to their name, copies spoken ...

If you're a therapist, it's highly possible that you have encountered clients who had level 1 autism‚—previously called Asperger's syndrome—yet were unaware of it. I've heard many therapists say, with ...