Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) — now known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — refers to a group of conditions that affect average development. It may appear as a delay in development of ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Sebastian Franco was diagnosed with autism since before he was two years old, and he's legally blind, but that hasn't stopped him from pursuing his passion.

Early diagnosis of autism is crucial, research shows. A growing number of children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to a report released Thursday by the ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

Borderline autism is not a diagnosis — it is an informal term some people may use to describe mild symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social communication difficulties and repetitive ...

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. It is a month set aside to celebrate the contributions and diversity within the community made up of individuals on the autism spectrum. Asia Bailey of Glen ...