New research suggests that the way brain networks reorganize moment-to-moment predicts autism severity. Children who spent ...

Dr. Michael Alessandri answers the question: ''What Is 'Classic' Autism?'' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What is meant by the term "classic" autism? Answer: Classic autism is also referred to as Kanner's ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable.Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition typically diagnosed in childhood. In part because symptoms of autism in girls and women can seem more subtle compared with symptoms in ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments to social and communication abilities, restricted interests or repetitive behaviors, and challenges with sensory ...

Scientists are catching up to what parents and other caregivers have been reporting for many years: When some people with autism spectrum disorders experience an infection that sparks a fever, their ...