"High-functioning autism" describes autistic people who can complete some daily tasks and blend into society. People with high-functioning autism can have trouble starting conversations and ...

"The difference between high-functioning autism and low-functioning autism is that high-functioning means your deficits are ignored while low-functioning means your assets are ignored." —Laura ...

Atypical social functioning is a core feature of autism, yet findings remain fragmented across components and development. We aimed to systematically integrate this literature and characterize the ...

Readers weigh in on the challenges of defining and diagnosing the condition. To the Editor: Re “In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for ...

GATES, N.Y. – Saturday morning, the Gates Public Library hosted Campaign D, a nonprofit founded by people on the autism spectrum. The event featured a panel of autistic people who each picked five ...

In the not-too-distant future, psychiatrists might be able to diagnose neurodivergent disorders like ADHD and autism in as little as 15 minutes. Using only a high-definition motion sensor and an ...