Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent comments about autism do not align with scientific knowledge and the lived experiences of many people with autism, advocates and researchers say. Generalizations about ...

Dr. Rueben Brock was diagnosed with autism in his 40s. When looking at the rates of autism diagnoses, it is clear that significantly more people are being diagnosed with the disorder. For Dr. Rueben ...

Don’t let RFK Jr. fool you: autism isn’t new, and it isn’t a “rising epidemic” either. Here’s the truth, according to actual scientific research. The prevalence of autism has risen significantly among ...

Medical scholars say that efforts to find a singular cause for autism have historically led to scrutinizing parents and fueling stigma about autism This week, President Trump urged pregnant women to ...

A complex developmental condition, the causes behind autism is not clearly defined. But a plethora of misconceptions lead to social stigma, discrimination, and eventually, treatment. Here are some ...