Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions, related to brain development and marked by difficulty with social interaction, communication, and atypical patterns of activities, ...

Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) — now known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — refers to a group of conditions that affect average development. It may appear as a delay in development of ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disability that impairs social communication or interaction and leads to narrow, restricted interests (fixation on certain topics or objects) and ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one broad category with three different levels to specify the degree of support a person needs. Until recently, autism was categorized into four types. Before 2013, ...

For decades, autism has been described as a spectrum - an elastic term that stretches from nonverbal children to adults with ...

Autism spectrum and epilepsy frequently occur together. Both conditions affect brain function and behaviors. However, researchers do not yet fully understand why the two conditions share such a strong ...

ASD affects 1 in 44 children in the US. Here's what you need to know to best support the community and create awareness Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals ...

Asperger’s and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) have some symptom overlap, but they’re unique conditions. It’s possible to have both autism and a personality disorder. Narcissism is a ...

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. It is a month set aside to celebrate the contributions and diversity within the community made up of individuals on the autism spectrum. Asia Bailey of Glen ...

Eating disorders have a devastating effect on the lives of those affected and are associated with the highest mortality rates of all mental illnesses. While they can affect anyone, there is a higher ...

New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed climbing autism rates among children. In 2022, a surveillance program called The Autism and Developmental Disabilities ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...