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 […]

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that develops during the early stages of a child’s life1. Much research and studies have been conducted in recent years into autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which have resulted in expanded knowledge about the disorder, improved diagnostic tools and proven treatment plans to help those who have it. Autism outreach […]

One of the biggest challenges in diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fact that there isn’t one set test that can reveal whether a person has the developmental disability or not. While ASD diagnostics have improved greatly in recent years, it can’t be easily identified through a blood test, for example, as some other […]

The rates of autism in children have been steadily rising for nearly 20 years now. In March 2023, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released two reports that showed that the rate of autism had risen to one in 36 children. That marked a fairly big increase from the one-in-44 rate from just […]

Applied behavioral analysis is considered the leading treatment for children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). More commonly called ABA therapy, this science-based approach to learning and behavior helps children on the autism spectrum gain the communication, social and daily skills with which they often struggle. There are many benefits that ABA therapy […]

It can be difficult to hear the news that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents who hear this diagnosis may experience a wide range of very strong emotions — anger, stress, fear, anxiety, worry, sadness and so much more. Fortunately, so much more is known about autism today than even 20 […]

It might be a shock to hear that your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Parents who experience this often feel a wide range of strong emotions — including stress, anxiety, fear, anger, sadness, worry and much more. Luckily today, we understand so much more about autism than we did even a […]