Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

Autism likely has deep genetic roots, but the latest research provides hope that some learning techniques can lessen symptoms of the developmental disorder. In children with the mildest cases of ...

Running or wandering away from caregivers is common in autistic children and adults. The first step toward safety is creating a good plan for it. When many people think of the term “elope,” the first ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people interact or communicate with others, as well as restricted interests and repetitive patterns ...

Societal stigma against autistic people may influence how much effort individuals put into 'prosocial' or charitable behaviors, according to a new study. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Neurodiversity Autism Logic Reasoning Patterns Brain Puzzle Numbers Getty Images/Azurhino Kathryn Parsons, a 51-year-old digital ...

Dr. Doreen Samelson is the Chief Clinical Officer for Catalight, a nonprofit serving individuals with developmental ...