It was previously thought by many that the difficulty some autistic individuals have with looking others in the eyes was a signal of indifference. A new study, however, is throwing cold water on that...

A new study carried out by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) suggests that exposure to various metals may increase the likelihood of a child developing autism. Researchers reached their findings after...

According to a survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about a quarter of a million children with autism wander off each year. Another survey spearheaded by a pediatrics director with...