For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age ...

A new Iowa law now in effect will take away age and coverage limits for individuals covered by the state's insurance plan.

Dr. Robert Naviaux, a professor of medicine, pediatrics and pathology at the UCSD School of Medicine and the study’s lead author, estimated that 40-50% of autism cases could be prevented or ...

New numbers show that autism affects one in 59 children. More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a wide range of challenges in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive ...

Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions.

Childhood immunizations are essential for protecting against infectious diseases, disability and death. With developing ...

The district said it was already planning to move students from Beasley Elementary. Now, instead of remaining vacant, district leaders said it will become a school for students on the spectrum.

A new Iowa law that expands insurance coverage for Iowans with autism, impacting families across the state went into effect ...