First developed by the psychiatrist Lorna Wing in the 1980s, the term was intended to reflect the wide range of autistic ...

A Qatar-based researcher is using artificial intelligence to do what traditional clinical tools often cannot — observe, learn ...

Yale School of Medicine (YSM) scientists have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to their neurotypical counterparts. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

This week, Kylie Kelce appeared on CBS Mornings to advocate for autism acceptance, narrating a story about her daughters and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SELF spoke with researchers, clinicians, and advocates to understand the uptick in diagnoses of autism in adult women—plus, what ...

The council wants to find out how it can help employers and autistic employees in the county.

In elementary school, Ariel sat alone at a desk in the closet. She could see the class through a two-way mirror, but no one could see her. She doesn’t remember if it was a punishment, but she ...

A new survey reveals a striking disconnect in how Americans think about autism research. While nearly everyone agrees that ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House announcement about autism is expected Monday afternoon after President Donald Trump’s weekend comment that “I think we found an answer” to the developmental disorder.

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 ...

Researchers have discovered that a mutation of the MDGA1 gene, a key factor modulating the connections and characteristics ...

In April 2024, Massachusetts State Police rolled out a voluntary Blue Envelope Program to protect autistic drivers and ...