The new panel, which advises the government on research and service priorities for people with autism, includes many members who have argued that vaccines cause the disorder.

CORRECTION: A previous version of this post stated incorrectly that the teacher leading one of Conrad high’s autism units, Aimee Kelly, had been fired for alleged misconduct toward a student. She has ...

He says a boy died from severe dehydration due to limited fluid intake exacerbated by his conditions.

A mother has made a desperate plea to a pharmaceutical giant after it discontinued the only seizure medication that worked ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a news conference on April 22. Credit: Getty Images / Andrew Harnik Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attracted notice — and in some quarters, outrage — for remarks about autism, a topic he’s clashed with scientists on for years. Kennedy ...

At four years old, he gently pets flowers and belly laughs when a strong wind blows. He loves to hug his big brother. Maverick is also severely autistic, and according to our new U.S. Health Secretary ...

BIG BEAR CITY, CA -- A boy with severe autism in California has just one birthday wish: birthday cards. Like many boys his age, Ryan Fritsinger can spend hours building Legos into cars, houses and ...

From Hollywood to Silicon Valley to the halls of Congress, autism in many ways is riding a growing wave of awareness and open conversation. April's Autism Acceptance Month will likely showcase that ...

BIG BEAR CITY, Calif. (KABC) -- A boy with severe autism in Big Bear has just one birthday wish: birthday cards. Like many boys his age, Ryan Fritsinger can spend hours building Legos into cars, ...