Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

Autistic children may be nonverbal or not have the words or other typical communication strategies to clearly explain their ...

There is no significant difference in the effectiveness of how autistic and non-autistic people communicate, according to a new study, challenging the stereotype that autistic people struggle to ...

New research indicates that around two-thirds of initially non-speaking children with autism begin to speak following evidence-based early intervention, with factors like intervention duration and ...

Many therapists tell me that, with hindsight, they're sure that some of their past clients were autistic. These therapists often feel that they used to have preconceptions about how autistic people ...

In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.

An Illinois lawmaker who also serves in law enforcement says proposed legislation creating a “Blue Envelope” program for ...

Why is autism often missed in girls and how is new research changing autism diagnosis across genders worldwide?

New research has demonstrated significant sex disparities when it comes to autism diagnosis. Despite females being just as ...