Popular communication methods for nonspeaking autistic people have ignited a fierce debate over what counts as evidence of ...

New data about autism should be celebrated, not feared. That's what autistic people like Eric Garcia want people to remember as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spreads ...

Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed—from a rare condition to a common reality for 1 in 36 children. The dramatic rise has drawn national attention, including from President Donald Trump, who recently ...

My autistic son loves Formula 1 - and Silverstone have made it viable for him to go and watch it live.

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

A new study suggests autistic individuals may face a higher risk of psychosis, highlighting the importance of early mental ...

The day before our visit, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. held a news conference on ...

Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.

An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

If a mental health or psych diagnosis feels wrong, there may be a reason: 5 common autism misdiagnoses, why they happen, and ...

Many autistic people's mental health difficulties are rooted in years of self-judgment. Discover how a new perspective on the ...