Is autism really on the rise—or are we just recognizing it more? Is autism really on the rise—or are we just recognizing it more? This video breaks down what ASD is, explores real vs rumored causes, ...

A top doctor has revealed the key questions you can ask yourself if you suspect you might be on the autism spectrum—as demand for formal assessments continues to skyrocket. The prompts are taken from ...

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That." There was a New York Times headline ...

There are a number of factors that can lead to autism spectrum disorder, but the exact cause is not known. Dr. Adrian Billings, a family medicine physician and professor at Texas Tech University ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Medical training is designed to mold students into doctors ...

When Dr. Wendy Ross logged on for a Zoom meeting in early 2024, she wasn’t sure who to expect on the other side of the call. It was a digital writers’ room, Ross tells Fast Company, “and in the upper ...

There was a New York Times headline that caught our eye this week - "Autism Rates Have Increased 60-Fold. I Played A Role In That." It's an opinion piece written by Dr. Allen Frances. Dr. Frances, a ...