Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

Autism therapy centers offer services like applied behavior analysis (ABA), in which positive reinforcement is used to help ...

Childhood immunizations are essential for protecting against infectious diseases, disability and death. With developing ...

Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) — now known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — refers to a group of conditions that affect average development. It may appear as a delay in development of ...

ATLANTA ― The use of insulinlike growth factor–1 (IGF-1) significantly improves symptoms of social withdrawal and repetitive behaviors in children with Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS), a genetic cause ...

The optional program has been passed in several states over the last few years. Supporters say it will help drivers with ...

A new Iowa law now in effect will take away age and coverage limits for individuals covered by the state's insurance plan.

January is National Mentoring Month which serves as a reminder of the power of guidance and support in shaping careers and ...