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When I was 12, my parents brought me to the Children’s National Hospital in D.C. for two days of testing. I was socially ...

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Broad autism phenotype (BAP) describes a set of observable traits or characteristics that align with autism spectrum disorder ...

Students with disabilities in the United States are guaranteed the right to a free and appropriate public education. What ...

When autism and OCPD collide with ADHD in marriage, chaos can erupt. Discover how Jay and Lisa navigate love, control, and ...

A developmental pediatrician breaks down what we actually know about Autism and what expecting moms can (and can’t) control.

One of the world’s largest footwear companies is developing a shoe specifically tailored to the needs of people with Down syndrome. Adidas said it is working with Chris Nikic, who is known as the ...

Professors Shanon Taylor and Lindsay Diamond debunk common beliefs about autism, promoting a better understanding of ...

The CDC reports that 60% to 90% of autism cases have a genetic component, involving multiple genes rather than a single one, she says. “Unlike conditions like Down syndrome, where a specific gene can ...

Autism rates are higher than ever before, probably because of more expansive and sensitive diagnoses. Those numbers highlight the need for more support for people with autism.