Chinese survey says…
Knowledge of autism in China is spotty, according to a large survey published last month.
Knowledge of autism in China is spotty, according to a large survey published last month.
Over the past 30 years, autism research pioneer Fred Volkmar says he has learned that researchers should be humble when assigning meaning to autism behavior, and seek to translate their findings into useful applications.
Today marks the second annual Autistics Speaking Day, when people turn to social networks to raise autism awareness.
A large epidemiological study in Utah that relies on tax information and health records shows that income level does not affect the odds of having a child with autism or intellectual disability.
A $10 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation is funding a five-year project to develop new technologies that can help clinicians diagnose and treat autism.
A special performance on Sunday of The Lion King created a comfortable environment for children with autism and their families to enjoy the theater.
President Obama signed a new law on Friday that authorizes $693 million in federal spending for autism research, services and treatment over the next three years.
New Jersey has the highest rates of autism in the U.S., but prevalence is highest in neighborhoods where annual incomes exceed $90,000.
Breaking down the learning of new concepts into small steps may help people with autism retain new skills.