Autism is not your enemy

It isn’t the misinformation that troubles autistic people the most. It’s the subtext that the world would be better off ...
The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become "part of everyday language" since the phrase was coined in the 1980s by psychiatrist Dr Lorna Wing, whose work transformed how autism was ...
Recent headlines about Tylenol use during pregnancy potentially increasing the risk of neurological conditions such as autism ...
The Trump administration claimed Monday that it had found the "answer to autism," drawing backlash from advocacy groups, experts and the community.
Buddy's autistic, meaning his brain experiences and reacts to the world in a different way from many people's. He struggles with meeting people his own age, understanding his emotions and anxiety.
Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...
The National Autistic Society said diagnostic criteria had been "shaped around stereotypical 'male' presentations of autism" meaning "a generation of women" had lost out. Autism is a form of lifelong ...
I am writing this article because I am furious with U.S. President Darth Trump, oh excuse me, Donald Trump. As an autistic ...
"SpongeBob's kind of on the spectrum too as a character," Kenny explained at the 2024 Motor City Comic Con Liza Esquibias is a Writer-Reporter on the TV team at PEOPLE. She was previously an Editorial ...
As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...