Yale School of Medicine (YSM) scientists have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to their neurotypical counterparts. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

In elementary school, Ariel sat alone at a desk in the closet. She could see the class through a two-way mirror, but no one could see her. She doesn’t remember if it was a punishment, but she ...

Three years ago, Edward Kang was sifting through research papers for ideas for a school project when he came across an ...

As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...

UCR education professor Katherine Meltzoff develops a set of telehealth tools that help clinicians diagnose autism remotely, ...

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Growing Up with Jacob, is Carsyn’s passion piece born from her desire to explain her life with her 16-year-old brother, Jacob ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House announcement about autism is expected Monday afternoon after President Donald Trump’s weekend comment that “I think we found an answer” to the developmental disorder.

While some people feel moments of loneliness or social anxiety from time to time, investigative reporter Christina Buttons felt that way most of her life. She spent much of her time alone, struggling ...