Autism, which is referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, is a neurodevelopmental difference that ...

People with autism have brains that are wired differently. This can make them especially strong in some areas-such as noticing patterns, remembering details, or thinking logically-while making other ...

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

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

Communication is vital to expressing and getting what we want and need, bonding with other people and navigating the world in which we live. But, by definition, autistic people often deal with ...

The program helped responders learn how to recognize autism-related behaviors and prevent dangerous escalation during ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Music therapy can support motor skills and language development for children and adults. In Arizona, Medicaid funding exists ...