A simple nasal spray of a naturally-occurring hormone is showing tremendous promise in treating the socialization difficulties associated with autism.

Social skills don’t come naturally to Christopher Webster who has Asperger’s syndrome, but offering free hugs to strangers is helping the San Antonio man come out of his shell.

Transition is proving especially difficult for those with autism as compared to other disabilities, with most on the spectrum struggling to move into the workforce or additional schooling.

The panel responsible for crafting new diagnostic criteria for autism, intellectual disability and other disorders is seeking public comment for a third and final time.

Advocates and lawmakers are crying foul as kids with autism in one state receive strikingly different levels of assistance largely based on their parents’ ability to fight for services.

A pair of congressman are pushing for legislation to dramatically enhance training for educators who teach students with autism.

Temple Grandin is arguably one of the most famous faces of autism. Nonetheless, the self-advocate says there are drawbacks to all of the awareness surrounding the disorder.

In what could signal a turning point, researchers say they’ve identified a drug compound that may address two key facets of autism — repetitive behaviors and socialization.

A new analysis is calling into question the merits of antidepressants for those with autism after finding that studies supporting use of the drugs are far more likely than others to be published.

Socialization is often a struggle for those with autism. Now, one adult on the spectrum is turning to the virtual world in the hopes of helping others like himself learn to cope.

Actress Holly Robinson Peete says she wants to create a comprehensive care center for those with autism akin to what St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers kids with cancer.

Autism is nearly five times more common in boys than girls. Now, new research suggests that gender differences could be key to understanding how to treat the disorder.