On Thursday, the Autism Foundation of Oklahoma (AFO) announced the expansion of autism-informed support for Oklahoma's foster care system with a $10,000 grant from the Oklahoma City Community ...

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 ...

Mental health specialists emphasize that early identification remains one of the most important factors in improving long-term outcomes for children. Early diagnosis can help families access therapies ...

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 ...

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 ...

The government plans to redirect some children off the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and onto a new program called Thriving Kids. When announcing the change last month, health and ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...