Autism

3 days ago - Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a condition mainly characterized by differences or difficulties in social communication and interaction. It can include a need or strong preference for predictability and routine, sensory processing differences, focused interests, or ...

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May 22, 2025 - This condition related to brain development causes problems in getting along with others socially and communicating. Symptoms and severity can vary widely.

September 22, 2025 - ASD is a developmental disability that can lead to social, communication, and behavioral challenges.

A definition of autism with an overview of communication, behaviours and interests, and sensory processing differences needed for an autism diagnosis.

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.

October 31, 2025 - Learn early signs and prevalence of autism—and other ARI resources for understanding developmental disorders.

Autism (say: AW-tiz-um) spectrum disorder (or ASD) is a difference in the way a kid's brain develops.

The AAP recommends that all children be screened for autism at ages 18 and 24 months, along with regular developmental surveillance. Toddlers and children should be referred for diagnostic evaluation when increased risk for developmental disorders (including autism) is identified through screening and/or surveillance.

September 11, 2024 - Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a complex developmental condition that affects how people interact, communicate, learn, and behave.

September 17, 2025 - The abilities and needs of autistic people vary and can evolve over time. While some people with autism can live independently, others have severe disabilities and require life-long care and support. Autism often has an impact on education and employment opportunities.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests in early childhood and is characterized by qualitative abnormalities in social interactions, markedly aberrant communication skills, and restricted repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities (RRBs). Essential update: Study suggests imaging of neural ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person's life. It affects how a person acts and interacts with others, communicates, and learns.

Whether you are an Autistic adult or teen, a parent or family member, or a professional who works with the autism community, AANE has services, programs, and training to support, inform, and build community.

March 24, 2016 - This blog is an update on Medicaid rate reductions in follow-up to our blogs of Nov. 21 and Oct. 28. Thank you to everyone who made calls, sent emails, and made visits to advocate for maintaining Medicaid rates to help ensure a stable system for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)/IDD who use Medicaid for…

September 25, 2025 - Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social-communication skills and causes restricted and repetitive behaviors.

April 15, 2025 - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.

We offer from-home autism assessments, through an international team of autistic and AuDHD psychologists and doctors.

Autism is a condition which is usually diagnosed before a child is three. Autistic children have delayed speech or no speech at all, problems interacting socially, limited interests and odd or repetitive behaviors.