The biggest culprit: the inclusion of Asperger syndrome in an ‘autism spectrum’ in the DSM 5.

(CNN) -- Walk into Naughty Auties, a virtual resource center for those with autism, and you'll find palm trees swaying against a striking ocean sunset. Were it not for the pixelated graphics on the ...

Qi says the most recent change happened in 2013, when the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Illness, Fifth Edition ...

This image released by PBS Kids shows characters from the TV series "Hero Elementary," from left, Lucita Sky, Benny Bubbles, Sara Snap and AJ Gadgets, a superhero who has the ability to make super ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was first described in 1943. In the current medical nomenclature, it covers autism, atypical ...

According to new figures released by the Department of Education, one in 20 children attending Irish schools have an autism ...

He also revealed that their daughter had suffered bullying at school. “My daughter was bullied by her classmates and was ...

You may not know it, but it is very likely that you know someone with autism. Over 5 million adults in the U.S. are estimated ...

Autism prevalence rates in schoolchildren are rising. Most experts believe this is down to increased awareness, better ...

On the face of it, official figures which show a three-fold rise in autism among schoolchildren are alarming. The Department ...