Donning one of her favorite unicorn-themed nightgowns and perched comfortably in an extra large beanbag chair, Alyssa Tracy watches videos on her tablet. It’s a quiet, early April morning at the ...

When it comes to disorders, diseases and other medical and social problems, many eventually find themselves in the spotlight at one time or another as a cause du jour. Right now, autism is one of ...

As an autistic professional communicator, I believe non-autistic individuals need to listen to and respect the perspectives and experiences of those on the autism spectrum. Autism spectrum disorder ...

A new autism workforce survey reveals why many autistic employees succeed professionally while quietly struggling with ...

For some children with autism, there's a connection between gastrointestinal problems and stress, anxiety and social withdrawal, a new study suggests. The findings could help efforts to develop ...

Autism may present differently in people assigned as female at birth. A key feature is masking or camouflaging symptoms. This may result in a later diagnosis. Research suggests females are more likely ...

I usually respond to outreach with 48 hours. I am a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder specialist. Hi, my name is Russell Levine. I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and am ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder, characterized by difficulty with communication, social interactions and behavior, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Some ...

Some early signs of autism are when a child fails to make or keep eye contact or if they don’t respond to their name by the time they’re 9 months old. They may also seem unaware when someone speaks to ...