A new study found two recurring brain connectivity patterns in autism. One was linked to synapses and the other to immune ...

Autistic women often mask to survive, only to be praised for quirks and dismissed when quirks aren't cute. The manic pixie ...

With her blond hair often gathered into space buns, Kaelynn Partlow is quick-smiling and earnest on social media as she talks ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that autism may include at least two biologically distinct subtypes, each marked by a different pattern of brain communication. By combining brain scans from nearly ...

Scientists are uncovering a surprising connection between autism and ADHD that goes deeper than labels. Instead of diagnoses, it’s the severity of autism-like traits that seems to shape how the brain ...

In Rulindo district, Claudine learned early how society reacts to difference. Her two-year-old son, Ethan, experienced the world in ways that set him apart. He communicated through gestures and ...

The Telepathy Tapes podcast is a fascinating window into the world of autism research and advocacy, exploring the rich mental world of autistic individuals. With scientific rigor and thoughtful ...

From the outside, autism can be difficult to understand. The unique sensory world of an autistic person can mean that a joyful event—like a Christmas party—can become nightmare of noise, lights, ...

“On the spectrum.” These three words have become synonymous with autism, yet behind them lies a common misunderstanding. The idea of “the spectrum” suggests that all autistic people share similar ...

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry reveals that the biological underpinnings of autism and ADHD may transcend traditional diagnostic boundaries. While there is increasing appreciation that ...

Every year on 2 April, World Autism Awareness Day 2026 is observed to foster understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people with autism worldwide. The theme for 2026 – “Autism and Humanity – ...