Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.

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

For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth are more likely to struggle with suicidal thoughts and mental health conditions than non-autistic ...

Early research has linked Alzheimer’s disease (AD) medications — cholinesterase inhibitors and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists — to modest cognitive benefits in children and ...

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience unique challenges in achieving optimal oral health, stemming from differences in sensory processing, communication, and adherence to routine ...

As diverse as the experiences of children and teens on the autism spectrum are, one sobering fact holds true: Autistic youth are more likely to think about and die from suicide, and at earlier ages, ...