Researchers began tracking the prevalence of autism only 24 years ago in the United States. Since that time, the rates have steadily risen, causing many people to believe there is a new “epidemic” of autism occurring in the country. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, in 2022, one in 36 children […]

So much has been learned about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the last decade, with major advances being made to help us understand what potentially causes autism, how it affects those who have it and the best treatment options to help support those on the autism spectrum. Yet, at the same time, extensive research is […]

Autism is a wide and variety neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people of all backgrounds, genders and nationalities. While the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can vary greatly from one person to the next, generally speaking, it affects how one interacts and communicates with others, as well as how they behave. ASD is defined by […]

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. […]