The causes of autism are still unclear, but evidence is building that early intervention — before age 1 — may help mitigate or even prevent the developmental disorder from occurring in the first place ...

Signs of autism typically show up after the age of 1. Autism, particularly in women and non-binary people, has historically been underdiagnosed. Many of us figure out that we're disabled later in life ...

Researchers studied the link between sleep and sensory sensitivity, which is common in neurodivergent infants. They found that when babies with this trait napped in a noisy environment, their deep ...

Eye contact is one of the earliest ways babies connect with their caregivers. From infancy, most babies naturally seek out faces, making eye contact during feedings, playtime, and interactions.

Help is on the way. Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital has several options, including its Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Clinic at its Outpatient Services Clinic at Intermountain Riverton ...

A new autism diagnostic tool could enable earlier detection — and it’s as simple as going to the bathroom. The breakthrough screening developed by researchers at Arizona State University evaluates ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by ...

Plus, how to best support your little one after diagnosis Medically reviewed by Claire Eggleston, LMFT-Associate Early signs in babies include limited eye contact, lack of babbling, and not responding ...