Autism rates increased for two decades; now the number of kids diagnosed with the developmental disorder might finally be leveling out.

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Black parents might report issues in their child’s development differently, leading to a racial disparity in how and when autism is diagnosed — and hurting the chances for early intervention.

Doctors might be able to diagnose ADHD more accurately using brain scans, getting help to kids who need it.

Kids with autism might have trouble learning because their brains are overloaded with connections.

"You can't get pregnant while on your period," and other myths you might have believed.

A hormone that naturally occurs in our bodies might one day be used to treat people with autism.

Is your pet a part of the family? A new study shows that kids and animals may be closer than siblings.

Autism and anxiety symptoms can sometimes overlap, which can make it difficult to properly treat children with the disorders.

Brains of people who stutter are different in areas affecting speech and emotion.

Scientists have found that brains with autism distribute their neural connections differently.

It’s in our power to stop the spread of certain diseases with a little more education and effort. Let’s do this!