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 ...

(CBS/AP) - Kids with autism do best when they get early treatment, and new research shows that the sometimes devastating neurodevelopmental disorder can be detected with a simple five-minute checklist ...

Why Early Detection Matters Every child develops at their own pace, but when certain social, communication, or behavioral ...

A simple checklist that parents fill out in the waiting room may help doctors someday screen for warning signs of autism as early as a baby's first birthday. San Diego pediatricians tested the tool ...

Women with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have difficulties with emotional regulation. Many of the day-to-day things which are comparatively manageable for many people can be extremely hard for ...

correctionIn a previous version of this story, the Journal of Pediatrics link led to an unrelated study. The link has been updated to point to the Journal of Pediatrics study. Pediatricians could ...

We are increasingly discovering that women with autism present in different ways to men with autism, which often means their symptoms can be overlooked. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects women in ...