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 ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

(Reuters) -Rates of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children reached a record level in 2022, continuing a recent trend of increasing prevalence, according to data released on Tuesday by the U.S.

Autism is a broad term for a range of developmental disorders. Some are mild, while others can be debilitating, making ...

As autism diagnoses continue to rise nationwide, researchers at MUSC believe they may be getting closer to a treatment designed to target certain forms of the disorder at its genetic source.