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 ...

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 ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability with symptoms that vary widely from person to person. Children and adults with ASD may learn, socialize, and move through the world ...

Asperger’s and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) have some symptom overlap, but they’re unique conditions. It’s possible to have both autism and a personality disorder. Narcissism is a ...

A recent interview with Caragh McMurtry, 1 an ex-Olympic rower from the UK, revealed that she was diagnosed with autism after living with a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder for five years. In the ...

A new Iowa law now in effect will take away age and coverage limits for individuals covered by the state's insurance plan.