Researchers point to social, diagnostic and biological factors to help explain a rise in diagnoses in recent years.

Jackie Ceonzo couldn't find an organization with classes for her son who was diagnosed with autism. So she created one.

A research psychologist is urging those in the mental health field to do more research on the interaction of autistic ...

According to the advocacy group Autism Speaks, one in every 36 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Early ...

People with genetic disorders such as fragile X syndrome, Rett syndrome, or tuberculosis sclerosis are also more likely to have autism, according to the CDC. What are genetic risk factors for autism?

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental and neurological disorder that influences how an individual communicates, interacts with others, be ...