New research provides a potential brain-based explanation for social touch aversion in some forms of autism. A study published in Nature Communications finds that in a mouse model of Fragile X ...

For one mother, this doll only feeds the stereotypes she's been trying to debunk.

On Monday, President Trump held a news conference where he claimed that autism is “among the most alarming public health crises in history” and something that may be “artificially induced.” ...

A compelling new narrative film, inspired by research into how autistic people experience the justice system, will premiere at the BAFTA-qualifying Norwich Film Festival this weekend. A Witness is ...

Autism is not rare. It’s not new. And it’s not a single experience. It’s a spectrum that affects how people communicate, process information, handle sensory input, and interact with others. What this ...

While the exact numbers are hard to come by, estimates of unemployment among the autistic population range from 70 to 85 percent. There’s little doubt that autistic people are the most unemployed, ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...