Anxiety disorders are very common in autistic kids, affecting about half of all children at some point in time. Autistic children can experience anxiety in their own ways. They might be afraid of ...

Speaking with Salon last month, autistic comedian Fern Brady decided to put neurotypicals on blast. For the uninitiated: A neurotypical is a person who does not display autistic or other ...

People with autism spectrum disorder can be classified into four distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and behavior, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study ...

All children are prone to injury and risks; keeping them safe is both the great fulfillment and the great challenge of parenthood. For children with developmental delays like autism, the risks and ...

Heather Florio, a CEO, mother, and wife, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 41. She grew up thinking that there was something wrong with her because she was different. Getting her diagnosis has ...

ASD affects 1 in 44 children in the US. Here's what you need to know to best support the community and create awareness Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals ...

It is essential to raise awareness about the diverse groups within our society, especially those individuals who are often considered atypical. There has been a notable increase in recognition and ...

The pressure to conform is intense. Source: Photo by spectrumy_matt (Matt Haberer)/Instagram For most autistic children, school can be a toxic environment. Working on the advice of experts, school ...

Imagine a world where being different is not just accepted but celebrated. For many individuals with autism, this dream is still far from reality. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects millions ...