Having nonspeaking autism does not mean a person cannot communicate or understand language. With the right support, they can become a strong communicator, with or without verbal language. Share on ...

Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults.

Genetics plays a large role in causing autism, so knowing more about which genes influence it could allow a better understanding of the condition. It is a rapidly unfolding area of research, but there ...