LIKE all new parents, Ilona Andrews was sleep-deprived and arguing with her husband over who was ‘more exhausted’. Despite admitting she felt like “she didn’t exist ...

Parents can notice the earliest signs of autism, such as limited eye contact, minimal social interaction and repetitive behaviors, during their child’s first two years. Autism can be diagnosed as ...

Every child grows and matures at their own pace. Some start talking early, but others will take a little longer to say their first words. But in a few instances, some of the signs in a child's ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a group of developmental delays that affect how a person communicates and behaves. Many people are diagnosed with autism as young children, but it is possible to recognize ...

While the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called it an “epidemic.” By Azeen Ghorayshi The percentage ...