The Latest Breaking News from Autism

RFK Jr.'s autism study linking Tylenol in pregnancy to disorders sparks Big Pharma panic, political backlash and a fierce debate over corporate power.

Robert F Kennedy Jr disputed claims by US senators on health policies, COVID-19 vaccines, and antidepressants.

An increasing number of young Australians are autistic. About 4.4% of children aged to 10 to 14 years and 3.4% of older teens have an autism diagnosis.

Researchers have submitted more than 100 proposals to join the Trump administration's $50 million Autism Data Science Initiative, with as many as 25 grants slated for award by late September, according to people familiar with the plans.

Menopause, depression and heart disease all hit autistic people differently

Autism is often thought of as a childhood condition, but this is far from true. Autism is a lifelong condition – and most autistic people are adults. Yet less than 1% of autism research has focused on older autistic people.

Developmental language disorder is considered an invisible condition

Cutting off grants for international collaborators, punishing universities and freezing their money has all created a situation of uncertainty. One researcher tells Eric Garcia ‘makes you feel like you're losing your mind’

An increasing amount of attention is being paid to dyslexia and autism. These neurodevelopmental disorders affect a large number of children, to the point where they have become household names for many families, caregivers and educators. However, there is another disorder that is just as common – if not more…