Autism, a complex neurodevelopmental condition, may be 14 times more likely in individuals with the rare genetic disorder DM1 ...

Autism affects girls differently than boys. Learn about the unique signs, how it differs from boys, and effective support ...

People with a little-known genetic muscle condition may be 14 times more likely to develop autism, a study published this ...

Many female autistics do not realize that they have this diagnosis until adulthood, if at all. Women, BIPOC, and queer people ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers ...

Lollypop Farm has achieved certification as a Sensory Inclusive Certified campus, becoming one of only five locations in the ...

Stimming, or self-stimulating behavior, can be a coping mechanism to manage sensory overload or focus better. Learn why it ...

There's a room in one corner of Kelly Elementary that may seem rather unusual compared to the rest of the school's classrooms. In this room, the lights are dimmed and the Venetian blinds pulled shut.

These 12 celebrities on the autism spectrum prove that neurodivergence can enhance creativity, resilience, and success in ...

A new study reveals that adults with autism process active and passive touch similarly, unlike neurotypical individuals whose brains reduce activity during self-initiated touch.

S timming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

Scientists develop lab-grown model of the human sensory pathway to investigate how pain signals are transmitted to the brain.