Your colleague's perfume assaults you every time you walk by, the noise of the refrigerator obsesses you to the point where you have to wear earplugs, and your partner's facial expressions send you ...

Behind every child with autism is a caregiver quietly managing a complex network of therapies, school services, medical appointments and daily routines.

Lately I keep hearing this idea that autism is a superpower. It’s used by people as a comfort or an open-minded, accepting way of talking about neurodiversity. I know the people who use this term mean ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

LifeStance Health reports that comfort objects, from childhood to adulthood, provide emotional support and stability during stress, enhancing well-being.

GETTING your nails done every few weeks is like a well-deserved mini pamper session. But with costs skyrocketing all across the world, one thrifty beauty lover has ...

Here's how the Padres are transforming Petco Park into a sensory-inclusive haven. Join the 5th annual Autism Acceptance Night ...

In the autism community, the word "elopement" doesn't mean what most people think — and for families, it can be a ...

New research shows that standard mental health programmes often do not work well for neurodivergent children and young people as they rely on extended periods of talking, abstract thinking and verbal ...

When Layla Luna’s son, Rio, was diagnosed with autism at age 2, she found herself navigating a world she knew little about. As a single mother, she quickly realized how ...

Zoos can make for a great outing, but sometimes accessibility issues can create obstacles to truly enjoying the day. The ...