What is thimerosal, does it have side effects and why is RFK Jr. removing the controversial preservative from the flu shot?

Alec Hegge, a 31-year-old registered behavior therapist, was arrested and charged with two counts of child molesting on July ...

The CDC says there is no evidence of harm from mercury-based thimerosal.

The TV star says charity boss has been “a pillar of strength at a very dark time” and has helped him to understand his ...

A trailblazer of the assistance animal world could use the Support Dogs charity’s pioneering work as the blueprint to ...

The Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Office has revised its autism awareness sticker program, initially launched late June, following community feedback.

Scientists at Princeton and the Simons Foundation have identified four biologically distinct subtypes of autism, using data ...

That said, there are a number of signs or thought patterns that undiagnosed autistic people may be able to relate to.

What does all of this mean for the Autism Spectrum and Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled communities?

Close to 500 participants have already signed up for Autism Walk 2025, which aims to raise awareness about autism and promote greater understanding and inclusion.

Current ADHD and autism screenings can take weeks and have monthslong wait times. With the AI-assisted test, it could take as little as 15 minutes.

The autism community mobilizes against a federal database that many fear could threaten privacy and autonomy. Advocates ...