Symptoms of the condition vary from person to person, but there are a few feelings and habits to note. View Entire Post › ...

Comments by U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have mobilized the autism community to dispel misconceptions about ...

A child’s growth isn’t just measured in height and weight. Young kids also reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move. Becoming familiar with both markers — physical size and ...

Someone with mild autism has autistic traits but higher independence. This is associated with level 1 autism. Learn about ...

Sensitivity to sensory input — like noise and sight — is another potential sign of autism, said Gardner-Wright, who added ...

As an autistic adult, even the word meltdown is humiliating. A shameful part of my past, no longer relevant to a senior doctor, or so I would like to think. And yet the reality is different. Some 2 ...

There’s a good chance you have met someone who is autistic, have a family or friend “on the spectrum” or you are a parent ...

Stimming, or self-stimulating behavior, can be a coping mechanism to manage sensory overload or focus better. Learn why it ...

Watching your baby grow is an unforgettable experience. But while every child develops at their own speed, failing to reach ...

These 12 celebrities on the autism spectrum prove that neurodivergence can enhance creativity, resilience, and success in ...

A new study reveals that adults with autism process active and passive touch similarly, unlike neurotypical individuals whose brains reduce activity during self-initiated touch.

Tapping a pen, shaking a leg, twirling hair—we have all been in a classroom, meeting, or a public place where we find ...