For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...

For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits ...

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Recently, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been the focus of much conversation and confusion. With so much information and misinformation available, it's important to separate fact from fiction. In ...

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Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

As an autistic psychologist, April is always a busy month. Autism acceptance is the hot topic, so I get asked about resources, education, and support from my neurokin. I also get questions from ...

It’s common knowledge that diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased, now affecting one in 31 children and one in 45 adults. Yet, what’s talked about less frequently is the impact ...

Twins have long been studied to understand autism causes. — -- When Jenn Medvin asked her daughter, Avery, what she wanted to be as an adult, the 6-year-old gave a range of answers from doctor to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth face significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide than non-autistic ...

Eva Erickson, a PhD student from Rhode Island, was the final member of the Lagi tribe to complete a task during the immunity challenge. As other tribes gained their lead, this put more pressure on Eva ...