I can say from personal experience that being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder can feel very isolating. Increasingly, however, it’s not unusual. In the U.S., 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with ...

A heartfelt account of raising children with autism, highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and the importance of understanding and acceptance.

Anthony Hopkins said his wife, Stella Arroyave, has a theory about him. "I'm obsessed with numbers. I'm obsessed with detail.

Re “ In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad ” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for certain: The autism label will continue to evolve as we learn more about what we currently ...

Children may be more likely to be diagnosed with autism and other neurodevelopment disorders if their mother had a Covid-19 infection while pregnant, according to a new study.