Babies who sleep lightly could be showing early signs linked to autism, researchers say. A study by the University of East ...

When most people think of autism, they picture sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors or social difficulties. But research shows that early signs can also show up in the way a child walks, often ...

An autism assessor has opened up about some of the “most common” signs of autism he sees in girls. Conor Mc Donagh, who runs Caerus Therapies, shared a TikTok video in which he noted that autistic ...

A mom's clip documenting some early signs of autism in her 8-month-old baby is going viral on TikTok. In the video from October 15, Brandi Hogan calls her daughter's name and taps the floor in an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Westend61 via Getty Images You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re ...

While there may seem to be an upwards trend in the number of children with this disorder, it is more likely due to expansion of its clinical criteria.

Autistic children—and adults—often communicate differently to neurotypical people. Key characteristics of autistic speech can include less eye contact, focusing on the details rather than the overall ...

The causes of autism are still unclear, but evidence is building that early intervention — before age 1 — may help mitigate or even prevent the developmental disorder from occurring in the first place ...

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, there's a concern about having access to resources to assist them, what their ...