THE disapproving glances directed at autistic children brought to public places often break the hearts of their parents.

Imagine living in a world in which your natural way of being is constantly at odds with societal norms. This is a daily reality for many autistic individuals, some of whom use hidden strategies to ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

Autism spectrum disorders are associated with difficulties in social communication, long attributed to individual socio‐cognitive deficits. As a consequence of this perspective, stigma and pressure to ...

Older adults can face challenges of neurodiversity later in life. We share practical ways to cope, build skills and reset ...

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a study by University of Virginia researchers suggests a promising new ...

Confused about whether your child is avoiding work or truly can’t get started? Learn the difference between task avoidance ...

Schools have been told to hire ­autistic teachers and provide “safe spaces’’ with trampolines for students with autism, who ...

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We must see the person before the diagnosis and ensure that our support systems foster collaboration between national and local governments.

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