Université de Montréal psychiatry professor Laurent Mottron has spent his career studying the cognitive processes of people ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...

A STUDY claims to have identified three maternal jobs that could raise the risk of a child’s autism. Published today in the ...

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The first Autistic Barbie arrives in the UAE. Designed with ASAN, it features sensory tools to foster inclusion and representation for all children.

The first autistic Barbie doll has reached stores in the UAE, adding another layer to the long-running effort by toy makers to reflect a wider range of human experiences. Launched during World ...

Culinary jobs have the potential to be a perfect fit, and a new effort is afoot to help autistic workers land them. By Pete Wells For three Halloweens in a row, Joseph Valentino was Emeril Lagasse. He ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The 988 system is a lifesaving tool for millions, but autistic callers face unique challenges when navigating the ...

For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, healthcare professionals and the public: the claim that autistic people are “mind blind”. The phrase suggests ...

Sondra Williams is no stranger to medical diagnoses and treatments. As a teenager and young adult, she spent a decade in and out of mental-health facilities, medicated for conditions including ...

For many neurodivergent people, stimming is simply part of how life is navigated. It can be a quiet way of settling the body, releasing tension, or staying grounded when emotions or sensory ...