Families and autism experts say that the federal government could do a lot more to support autistic children by increasing access to early diagnosis and intervention.

SB 418 will strengthen officer preparedness, reduce misunderstandings and give families greater peace of mind as their loved ...

The center has expanded since its opening in January 2025 and now offers an education program in addition to its therapy services.

The chief science officer of ABA Centers writes that toys like the new autistic Barbie offer early lessons in inclusion for autistic children and their playmates.

New research shows autism rates in women may match men by adulthood, revealing diagnostic bias and the urgent need to update ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

Every autistic child has individual strengths and needs. New research investigates how a category of ‘profound autism’ could impact their diagnosis and supports.

O. Rose Broderick reports on the health policies and technologies that govern people with disabilities’ lives. Before coming to STAT, she worked at WNYC’s Radiolab and Scientific American, and her ...

Mattel Inc. is introducing a Barbie with autism Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind ...

Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they are not ready for the market. A lab test used to determine the presence of ...

From the outside, autism can be difficult to understand. The unique sensory world of an autistic person can mean that a joyful event—like a Christmas party—can become nightmare of noise, lights, ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its website with a new stance on the potential link between vaccines and autism. The new wording on the CDC’s site now states, "The claim ...