Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, ...

When drivers with autism encounter police officers, they are often unsettled by the lights, sounds and communication ...

Many therapists tell me that, with hindsight, they're sure that some of their past clients were autistic. These therapists often feel that they used to have preconceptions about how autistic people ...

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 ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A new program in Arkansas aims to make traffic stops safer for people with autism and mental illness.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- A new school year is underway, and heading back into the classroom can bring an onset of anxious feelings for students, especially those on the autism spectrum. To help ...

Bucks officials announce launch of Blue Envelope Program. Photo courtesy of Bucks County DA’ Office BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - Bucks County has launched a program aimed at easing communication between law ...

It’s rare to see autism portrayed in media, and rarer still to see representation for adults with autism. The Netflix reality show “Love on the Spectrum,” based on an Australian show with the same ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 36 children in the United States, yet many families struggle to navigate the complex path from initial concerns to diagnosis and support. The ...

Autism diagnosed early in childhood had a different genetic and developmental profile from autism diagnosed later. Early-diagnosed autism was linked to lower social and communication abilities, while ...