April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time set aside to emphasize understanding and respect for autistic individuals. Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus joined LeAnne Taylor on News On 6 at 9 a.m. to discuss ...

Just as there are traits that suggest your child might be autistic, there are common developmental signs indicating your toddler is not autistic. A toddler who responds to their name, copies spoken ...

Parents can notice the earliest signs of autism, such as limited eye contact, minimal social interaction and repetitive behaviors, during their child’s first two years. Autism can be diagnosed as ...

When it comes to autism, the statistics are clear. Boys are diagnosed nearly four times more often than girls. However, research shows girls might be flying under the radar a bit, and not getting that ...

A new study in the lab of Jason Stein, Ph.D., modeled brain development in a dish to identify cells and genes that influence ...

Researchers have made great strides to understand early signs of autism.Studies have found that certain factors like genetics, sleep deprivation ...

Many children who are born completely healthy and develop normally begin to show signs of autism after the age of three or four, with some cases emerging as late as 10 years of age. Research shows ...