A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, involves one of three levels. Standards for the three types of ASD are listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, ...

The government plans to redirect some children off the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and onto a new program ...

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 ...

Imagine going through life knowing you experience the world differently than the average person, but not knowing why. Perhaps you don’t understand why loud noises, such as balloons popping, are ...

ATLANTA (TND) — A new eye-tracking tool developed by two doctors might help diagnose autism in children at a younger age, according to two studies. The Marcus Autism Center, which is a subsidiary of ...