"A lot of people are misinformed on what autism can look [like] and be in daily life," Monica Van Houten tells PEOPLE ...

Each year, during autism acceptance month, many individuals and organizations engage in activities featuring autism. In the last few years, we have come a long way as a society in trying to understand ...

Vermonters who received a late-in-life autism diagnosis were likely covering up their autistic traits since birth. In late December of 2022, I missed a few days of work due to a relatively mild case ...

The government plans to redirect some children off the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and onto a new program called Thriving Kids. When announcing the change last month, health and ...

Anyone can be autistic. You probably know a friend, family member, or co-worker who is autistic. Perhaps you are autistic yourself. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people ...

Families with autistic children require extra planning and consideration for vacations. Experts recommend considering sensory needs, dietary restrictions, and interests when choosing a destination.

These biases and shortcomings are the subject of “Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls,” a new book by brain imaging expert Gina Rippon. Rippon, professor emeritus of ...

Miranda lives in Brandon and is a therapist. Miranda Jane: I went to graduate school, learned nothing about autism, and, you know, really had those basic stereotypes in my head of what autism would ...

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