When James Hunt began posting about his boys online, it was a way to describe the emotions and experiences of their extraordinary lives. In sharing his family’s joy and struggles, he realised they wer ...

Scientists claim that online formats such as communication apps, social networks, and gaming platforms can be a source of genuine self-expression and create a comfortable environment for some adults ...

Stimming—short for "self-stimulatory behavior"—is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in medical ...

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 ...

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum ...

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains why autism is a spectrum ...

A rare disorder called myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) causes weakness and muscle loss that gets progressively worse. Patients with DM1 are about 14 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism ...

Researchers use long-read genome sequencing to discover 33% more structural variants and 38% more tandem repeats linked to autism spectrum disorder.

Autism is finally getting the kind of visibility that goes beyond medical definitions and into real, lived stories. A growing number of actors, musicians, writers, and TV personalities are talking ...

There's now a new Nevada law putting the power of an autism diagnosis into the hands of more qualified doctors.