According to the Autism Society of Florida, children on the autism spectrum are 160 times more likely to die from drowning than their neurotypical peers. Experts say the risk spikes during warm ...

Melanie Groulx has severe autism. After years of hard work, the 17-year-old is able to string together two- and three-word sentences.

Autism Ontario’s 2008 report, entitled Forgotten, warned a single generation of adults with autism in Canada could cost $1.4 billion to $8.4 billion if the proper supports are not in place.

Houser says people with autism have a life expectancy of 36 to 54 years of age, but autism isn’t their cause of death. The two leading causes are premature cardiovascular disease and suicide.