"High-functioning autism" describes autistic people who can complete some daily tasks and blend into society. People with high-functioning autism can have trouble starting conversations and ...

Readers react to a woman’s account of raising her autistic child. To the Editor: Re “Kennedy Described My Daughter’s Reality,” by Emily May (Opinion guest essay, April 27): Ms. May said what too many ...

Readers weigh in on the challenges of defining and diagnosing the condition. To the Editor: Re “In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for ...

Autism can manifest subtly in every child long before formal diagnosis - but spotting those early signs are key to supporting your child's well-being. But while every child is unique, there are common ...

If you're a parent or caregiver of a child who's autistic, the odds are you're spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the ...

Autism diagnoses have risen dramatically over the past few decades, especially at the milder end of the spectrum—often called “Level 1” or “high-functioning” autism. Many families and adults diagnosed ...

Memantine, a drug approved for Alzheimer’s disease, was associated with significant improvement in social functioning in some children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) without ...