Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD A diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, involves one of three levels. Standards for the three types of ASD are listed in the Diagnostic and ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered an update on his autism study, saying "interventions" could be causing the disorder. He didn't ...

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 ...

A father of a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder says parents "won't be blamed" as he calls for greater understanding ...

The anterior insular cortex (aIC) is an important brain region known to contribute to the regulation of emotions, the ...

During an emergency, knowing how to approach and communicate with someone with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is crucial to the safety of both the firefighter and the individual. Being prepared ...

Narcissism and autistic spectrum disorders tend to co-occur in families. I regard narcissism as a listening disorder, that is as a difficulty hearing and responding positiively to others ...

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune disorder that mostly affects your eyes and spinal cord. Your immune system attacks a specific protein, called aquaporin-4 (AQP4 ...