From an early age, children repeat sounds that they hear. As they continue to get older, those sound repetitions will soon turn into word repetitions. This repetition, known as echolalia1, is a normal part of a child’s development. In most cases, children will stop repeating sounds and words around the time they turn 3 years […]

A lot of research has been done in recent years on the connection between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intelligence. While there are still plenty of unanswered questions, much has been learned as well. Some studies have actually suggested that a positive correlation exists genetically between a risk for developing autism and a person’s mental […]

There have been many advancements in behavioral science in recent years, which has led to more accurate diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In addition, more is generally known about autism today than it was even 10 years ago, allowing parents, caregivers, pediatricians and others to more easily spot the common signs and symptoms of […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex, complicated and diverse neurodevelopmental disorder. Unlike some other disorders, such as Down syndrome, there is no blood test that can be used to diagnose autism. Instead, trained clinical psychologists and other professionals base ASD diagnoses on a person’s behaviors and whether they are developing as they should based […]

Despite all the knowledge that’s been gained about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in recent years, it may still be challenging for people to understand what it feels like to be affected by the neurodevelopmental disorder. Neurotypical individuals take for granted a lot of the things that challenge people with autism on a daily basis. This […]

Thanks to advances in research, and the expansion of awareness campaigns and organizations dedicated to the neurodevelopmental disorder, so much more is known about autism today that ever was. People in society are much more aware of what autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is and are much more accepting of individuals with it. At the same […]

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a very varied neurodevelopmental disorder that can present itself in many different ways for different individuals. Women can be affected differently than men, for example. That’s why ASD is referred to as a spectrum, because there is such a wide spectrum for how different individuals might be affected by it. […]

A lot more is known about autism today than even 10 years ago, but there’s still a lot of confusion about the developmental disorder. Some people may not fully understand what causes autism spectrum disorder, what the common signs and symptoms are, and how it resembles and differs from other developmental disorders such as Down […]

As knowledge about autism has expanded in recent years, an increasing number of children have been diagnosed with it. In fact, the prevalence rates of autism have exploded this century among nearly every youth age group. With this newfound knowledge and awareness of autism — including its signs, symptoms and potential causes — some adults have wondered […]