We all have moments when we don't want to do something, such as file a tax return. But for some, their aversion to such tasks ...

Many of us remember the child in Taare Zameen Par-misunderstood, labelled lazy, punished for academic failure-only begins to flourish when a teacher recognises his dyslexia.

Autism advocates have had mixed reactions to the release of an autism Barbie, designed to increase awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity in children, particularly girls.

In this episode of Freaks No More!, actor Leonard Grobien challenges the film industry on why non-disabled performers still play disabled roles. Living with brittle bone disease, he shows how ...

Since assuming power last January, the Trump administration and its MAGA allies have made their presence felt across our region—much in the way the President has made his felt across the East Wing of ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

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When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.

If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism. You want to find an assessment provider who recognizes the diversity of the autistic experience.

A large-scale study reveals why some autistic children remain minimally verbal despite intensive early intervention, and what factors may shape more personalized support. Study: Proportion and Profile ...

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As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.