Like some children could suffer from what is called mild autism wherein they may have difficulty in starting and maintaining conversations, are too sensitive to light, sound and pain, get upset in ...

Autism looks a little different in every child, though, and symptoms on the autism "spectrum" can range from mild to debilitating conditions that make verbal communication near impossible.

New research shows standardized autism screening flags more toddlers, especially with milder symptoms, but many families skip follow-ups.

A 16-year-old girl diagnosed with mild autism who was reported missing in an unincorporated area east of Inglewood has been found, authorities said Friday. Shaniya Janay Jackson was last seen at 8 ...

When the county nurse arrived last spring at Sandra Thompson’s home, it was a routine visit to evaluate Thompson’s newborn daughter. Her three-year-old son, Nathan, was also home. The ...

Can you get diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an adult? Find out what that is like.

Michael Damon Davidson, 14, left his home in Alexandria and has yet to return, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office.

Our Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) concentration prepares you to serve students with ASD from birth to age 21 in a variety of educational settings addressing mild, moderate, and severe needs. If ...