Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by impairments in social ...

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Autism is often defined by what people supposedly can’t do: communicate effectively, share information, connect socially. However, a major international study suggests that when ...

Research suggests that autistic people have a higher risk for self-harm. Negative and unsupportive environments and challenges with emotional expression and communication may contribute to this ...

New Jersey residents on the autism spectrum can soon apply for a designation on their driver's license or ID to help them with interactions with police. The notation will appear as the number 5 in the ...

"Autism Amplified: Acceptance through Communication" is designed to inform and raise awareness about autism, featuring insights from autistic individuals and experts exploring what autism acceptance ...

New research has revealed that people with similar levels of autistic traits are more attracted to each other, and their brains synchronize in unique ways during passive and active communication. The ...