Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ...
Autistic people are more likely than non-autistic people to hyperfocus on things. This is known as monotropism, where the ...
Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...
As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.
When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.
Young Author shines a powerful light on autism in a creative way I wrote the book for my little brother Zaire and all ...
New research shows autism rates in women may match men by adulthood, revealing diagnostic bias and the urgent need to update ...
In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.
The chief science officer of ABA Centers writes that toys like the new autistic Barbie offer early lessons in inclusion for autistic children and their playmates.
A New Jersey mother and her son say they were kicked off a cruise after he bought a cocktail for a teen guest, not realizing it had alcohol.
I’m autistic and have a brain injury. ICE dragged me from my car anyway. Then my nightmare really began - IN FOCUS: Exclusive ...