For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

It is a central question in neuroscience to understand how different regions of the brain interact, how strongly they "talk" ...

A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders suggests that the ability to comprehend complex ...

Maintaining eye contact can sometimes be difficult for autistic folks. Practice and therapy can help, but they’re not the only way to build relationships. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a term used ...

“Having a diagnosis or seeking one, or even self-diagnosis, can be a very valuable discovery and tool in your own self-concept and growth.” “I’ve felt like for 45 years, I was like, ‘I’ve got to go ...