A first-of-its-kind test claims to be able to help rule out autism in kids as young as 1 month using a single strand of hair, but not everyone is convinced that the technology is ready for prime time.

Developmental monitoring is an active, ongoing process of watching a child grow and encouraging conversations between parents and providers about a child's skills and abilities. Developmental ...

For parents, an autism diagnosis for their child is life-changing, often following months of uncertainty. Questions about eye contact, social responsiveness, and developmental progress lead families ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - At age 3, Everleigh Wilson is engaged in her play. “The biggest thing for her is how well she communicates, she’s really vocal. She’s smart as can be, I mean we’re already working ...

Digital healthcare company BlinkLab (ASX:BB1) has tested the first patient in its US autism diagnostic study, which is geared at validating the company's Dx1 test as a diagnostic aid for clinicians.

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with a group of courageous mothers raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). As someone deeply committed to mental health, I am often invited into ...

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the autism diagnosis rate has increased among U.S. children, continuing a long-term trend that experts have largely ...