Sarah Bergenfield says that before getting a diagnosis of autism, she was confused. She was overwhelmed by a constant barrage of stimulation, relationships with other people were off-putting and ...

As a mom who's waded through endless neurodivergent and autism theories, I've learned to approach new research with a healthy dose of skepticism. But this gut-brain connection autism research from USC ...

Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps ...

In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a condition characterized by deficiencies in social interaction and communication that become apparent in the first three years of life. Symptoms of ASD gradually ...

Imagine, that one morning you wake up and it seems like your head is covered with a heavy fog – you feel slow in your thoughts, it is like running through mud when making ...