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 ...

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, ...

If you have autism or a loved one with autism, doctor visits can sometimes feel downright traumatic. Last month, this column gave tips aimed at improving this situation in a discussion about Operation ...

Summer Stelter remembers being in “a rough place” in 2022. Diagnosed years earlier with borderline personality disorder and complex posttraumatic stress disorder, she was told throughout childhood ...

When President Donald Trump revealed his administration's long-promised discovery on autism, he ticked off familiar points. He resurfaced worries about vaccines much like he did during the early days ...

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 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 ...