With approximately 1 in 59 children being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), nurses frequently care for patients who face health care challenges as a result. » RELATED: Atlanta ...

For people with autism—especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs—communicating ...

ASD affects 1 in 44 children in the US. Here's what you need to know to best support the community and create awareness Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals ...

April marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) sometimes occur together. While FXS is a known genetic cause of ASD, not everyone who receives an FXS diagnosis is autistic, and not all ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control show childhood autism rates are at their highest level since the CDC began tracking data in 2000. About 2.3% of U.S. children, or one in 44, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. According to the CDC, rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder ...

During her morning press conference on Wednesday, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, Governor of Baja California, presented key advancements in the state’s efforts to support children with Autism Spectrum ...

Awareness of autism and its symptoms has grown in the past decade. However, many individuals still face autism discrimination in the workplace. Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), may ...