What does it mean to be autistic? In theory, one would presume the people most qualified to answer that question are those who are autistic. In practice, however, those who are on the spectrum — like ...

If the past year has taught us anything, talking to children about diversity is vital in helping to raise thoughtful, sensitive kids. And those discussions should also expand to include conversations ...

The runaway hit hockey romance gives us a different kind of autistic character, one created by an author and an actor with ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

Autism Awareness Month — April — is a time to amplify autistic voices. Since so many people are on the broad spectrum, there are misconceptions about autism. Insider spoke to advocates who shared ...

The study used large-scale CRISPR gene-editing technology to systematically determine which genes are required as embryonic ...

Trying to cope with tragedy is a difficult task. Even more difficult is helping autistic individuals and others with neurodevelopmental disadvantages to understand and cope with horrific events, like ...

Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions.

A deficiency in Vitamin D on the mother's side could explain why Autism spectrum disorder is three times more common in boys, say researchers from The University of Queensland. In their latest study, ...