Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) — now known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — refers to a group of conditions that affect average development. It may appear as a delay in development of ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Sebastian Franco was diagnosed with autism since before he was two years old, and he's legally blind, but that hasn't stopped him from pursuing his passion.

Early diagnosis of autism is crucial, research shows. A growing number of children in the United States are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder according to a report released Thursday by the ...