If you're a parent exploring what autism means, the first thing to know is that it’s neither a learning disability or a mental health condition. According to the National Autistic Society ...

PDA understanding and research is still in its infancy stages, meaning there is still so much we don’t know. Right now, a PDA profile is understood within the context of autism spectrum disorder.

Autism awareness has come a long way, and early diagnosis is more important than ever. Today, about 1 in 36 kids in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism -- a big jump from 1 in 150 back in 2000.

As a scientist with autism, I believe the rise in diagnoses is the result of greater awareness, better identification (especially among women and girls) and a broader definition that now includes ...