In the academic year so far, the proportion of children who are “persistently absent” from schools in England – missing at least 10% of school sessions – stands at 19.5%. This is up from last year – ...

First responders in Berks County took part in specialized training designed to help recognize autism-related behaviors, communicate more effectively and reduce the risk of escalation during critical e ...

Autism has long been viewed as a condition that predominantly affects male individuals, but a study from Sweden published by The BMJ shows that autism may actually occur at comparable rates among male ...

Training that helps first responders recognize autism-related behaviors and adjust their approach in the first critical ...

Several stars have revealed that they are on the autism spectrum, including Tamra Judge, Bella Ramsey and more ...

Mattel's new autistic Barbie has been widely praised online for giving representation to the community. But not everyone, including some autistic people or their family members, is sold on the new ...

Mild autism is unofficially used to describe level 1 autism, or high-functioning autism. People with mild autism might not get diagnosed until adolescence or adulthood because their traits are subtle.

An AI-powered stool test designed to assess early autism risk in children will be piloted for free in Hong Kong, as its developers pursue international regulatory expansion. The Chinese University of ...

A specialized holiday toy drive aimed at supporting children on the autism spectrum is helping ensure that meaningful, developmentally appropriate gifts reach families in the Killeen area. Launched by ...