It's easy to think of the rise in autism spectrum disorders as a North American phenomenon. After all, we in the United States are constantly bombarded with information about ... Read More

Many people, when they hear the word "autism," think of media images. Of course, Rain Man jumps to mind (the math savant with virtually no imagination, empathy or social ... Read More

April is Autism Awareness Month, and organizations are gearing up for the big event. You'll see different happenings featured on this site every week. Do you know of a national ... Read More

When our son Tom was initially diagnosed on the autism spectrum, we had no idea what the psychologist was telling us. The diagnosis of "Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise ... Read More

Even if you're new to the world of autism, you've probably heard a lot about the vaccine debate. Much of the debate rages around the use of thimerosal, a ... Read More

It seems that long after other peoples' kids are into big-kid underpants, we're struggling with pull-ups and giant diapers. Parenting magazines have a load of good advice, but none ... Read More

Is your child with autism a budding artist? Would you like others to see his or her work on display? AutismLink, a major autism-related website, has created an ... Read More

Last week, Congress asked for an independent investigation into the connection between autism and thimerosal, a mercury based perservative used in some vaccines. Thimerosal is widely believed to be ... Read More

When autistic high school senior Jason McIlwain made three swish baskets from mid-court, the crowd went wild. So, apparently, did the entire nation, including President Bush, who took the ... Read More

If you find the question difficult to answer, you're not alone. But a new research study may finally provide a solid answer. "Children with autism clearly are not all ... Read More

Autism spectrum disorders can have a huge impact on family life. It can draw couples together or push them apart; strengthen family ties or break them. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel ... Read More