This casual phrase might seem harmless but it misunderstands what autism really is and can do real harm to autistic people.

When I was 12, my parents brought me to the Children’s National Hospital in D.C. for two days of testing. I was socially awkward, walked on my toes, was bullied and was having learning problems even ...

In recent years, scientists have made big strides in understanding mental health conditions like autism spectrum disorder ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition affecting the brain's development and often affects the ability of a person to ...

This decline can be part of normal aging ... the study found that most people maintained their brain health whether or not they had autistic traits. This suggests that people with autism are ...

One in 31 children in the United States is diagnosed with autism, and while there is a lot of disinformation about it, doctors have not yet determined the cause of autism. Now, a new study from USC ...

For autistic people, experiencing confusing social interactions can be common. Autistic Translator claims to help some people make sense of social mishaps.