The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Nuffield Trust says system for treatment is ‘obsolete’ as number of patients in England awaiting assessment hits record high

Just over a decade ago, autism and ADHD were thought to be mutually exclusive. But in recent years, all that has changed

VIZIANAGARAM Managing director of Kids Care Institute N. Pavan Kumar emphasizes early diagnosis and support for children with autism.

Discover how technology and personal stories in "Talking Fingers Vol 2" shed light on non-verbal autism, promoting empathy and understanding.

How to explain the sharp rise in autism cases in industrialised countries in recent years? The neurodevelopmental disorder is partly hereditary, but the finger is also increasingly being pointed at pollution. Scientists in southern France are currently investigating the role of environmental factors in autism by following 1,700 families over…

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching consequences on individuals and families worldwide, with children bearing a significant portion of the impact. As we enter the fifth year of this global crisis, it is essential to recognize the diverse ways in which children have been affected, including a concerning trend: a…

On this World Autism Awareness Day, it is important to learn more about this disorder that affects the brain, its characteristics, and the telltale signs associated with it.

The new national strategy will aim to improve outcomes for the 200,000 Aussies currently living with autism.

The federal government has released a draft national autism strategy centred on improving economic and social inclusion as well as the experience of diagnosis.