Autistic people, as well as their families and caregivers, are impacted uniquely by the disorder. We have chosen the best autism blogs that help to support families affected by autism, educate and ...

Underemployment is consistently one of the largest problems for autistic adults. Innumerable autistic traits contribute to autistic adults’ difficulties obtaining and maintaining employment. We ...

It's generally accepted that elevated levels of anxiety as well as anxiety disorders are common in autism. This makes sense. Living in a world that is mostly catered to neurotypical people coupled ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...

Autistic people are up to four times more likely to experience loneliness than non-autistic people. Despite enduring stereotypes that autistic people lack the desire for meaningful social connections, ...

If you’re autistic and having trouble sleeping, you’re not alone. Finding the right sleep routine is vital to your overall health. Share on Pinterest Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Good sleep ...

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 ...

One day, Riley Smith learned from some former co-workers that an acquaintance had come out as transgender. Smith felt happy for the acquaintance, but she also felt something else. “Afterward, in the ...

Much of what we know about autism has changed since my son Jonah was diagnosed in 2001, but the metaphors we use to conceptualize it have remained largely the same. Portia Iversen, founder of Cure ...

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy for autism that encourages certain behaviors and discourages others. ABA therapy is controversial, as some argue that it reinforces the idea that autistic ...

Rebecca Ellis does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...