Autism spectrum disorders are associated with difficulties in social communication, long attributed to individual socio‐cognitive deficits. As a consequence of this perspective, stigma and pressure to ...

Autism in adults is often overlooked, as many individuals learn to mask their symptoms over time. Subtle signs such as ...

Despite the daily life challenges, it is also important to recognise that autism comes with its own “superpowers” that students can use to their advantage. Students with autism may be highly intellige ...

Children with autism may be good at reading a text one word at a time, but simultaneously have problems in understanding and retelling the content of what they read. Research now shows the importance, ...

High-functioning autism often goes unnoticed, yet daily work life can involve constant mental effort, masking and sensory ...

Autism is often underdiagnosed in girls due to subtle symptoms and social masking. Experts explain how gender differences, ...

The quirks in Ramsey Brewer’s conversation are subtle. The 17-year-old repeats himself from time to time and makes small mistakes in the words he uses. For instance, he says he and his best friend ...

Autism is clinically defined by impairments in social communication, leading to assumptions that individuals with autism are less effective communicators. But a new study challenges this notion. The ...

Samuel Allen, the spokesperson for the Driving with Autism initiative that helped drivers with communication issues be recognized by the DMV. Getting pulled over by a police officer can be unsettling ...

To advocate for various support avenues within the criminal justice system, it is important to include autism in discussions of criminal responsibility.