Autism is clinically defined by impairments in social communication, leading to assumptions that individuals with autism are less effective communicators. But a new study challenges this notion. The ...

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 ...

Prior research has shown that people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often experience difficulties recognizing faces and even emotional responses. This, many speculate, is what leads individuals ...

Severe autism, or level 3 autism spectrum disorder (ASD), describes individuals with the highest support needs on the autism spectrum. Individuals with level 3 autism face significant challenges in ...

New research has revealed that people with similar levels of autistic traits are more attracted to each other, and their brains synchronize in unique ways during passive and active communication. The ...

Bongiwe Leepiloe, a mother of two, one of whom has autism, says she does not view her motherhood outside of autism.Caring for ...

You might know someone who excels at their job but dislikes small talk, or a friend who replays conversations, worrying about ...

Autism diagnosed early in childhood had a different genetic and developmental profile from autism diagnosed later. Early-diagnosed autism was linked to lower social and communication abilities, while ...