As autism has grown in prevalence, so too have attempts to make sense of it. From placing unfounded blame on vaccines to seeking a genetic cause, Americans have struggled to understand what autism is ...

In a new pilot program, clinicians at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute partnered with fellows in the Drexel Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program at the College of Medicine to provide ...

Many concerned parents seek a diagnostic ASD assessment to see whether their child’s social communication and behavior meet the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder, or in response to ...

A comprehensive autism diagnostic evaluation (CDE) is a critical step in accurately identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is required by Medicaid and most other insurances to qualify for ...

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson walked into my office with hope and hesitation, settling on the couch for an initial assessment of their six-year-old son, Timmy. While they were both incredibly kind and gracious ...

Credit: getty Images Allison Paugh, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), explains the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan for autism from early childhood to adulthood. The ...

Nearly two-thirds of specialty centers that conduct autism evaluations have wait times longer than four months, according to a new report. The report, focused on the state of pediatric autism ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17 by providing information on supportive programs and services available to Texas families.