Dr. Loveland answers the question: 'Autism Depictions In Movies, Books?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: Are movies such as "Rain Man" accurate depictions of someone who has autism? Answer: Media ...

On April 10, thousands of children with autism will be able to do something that for many of them was impossible until recently: go to the movies. They’ll see How to Train Your Dragon at one of 93 ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

April marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

People who learn they have autism after age 6 — the current median age at diagnosis — are often described as having a “milder” form of autism than people diagnosed as toddlers. A new study challenges ...