For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

Autism has long been known as a spectrum, signifying a wide range of symptoms and severity. Now, new research suggests that ...

Mixed autism with developmental delay: Roughly 19 percent showed early developmental delays but few signs of anxiety, depression or disruptive behavior. Researchers call this group “mixed” because its ...

Experts say the research could reveal more about the role of genetics in autism and lead to more personalized care. A new study has identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, each with ...

The terminology related to autism can be confusing. Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and paediatrician, first identified a subset of children of average intelligence or above who otherwise ...

Autism is thought to affect about one of every 36 American children. New research has shown that it may be possible to diagnose the disorder in some kids with a relatively simple test that assesses ...