Last year, Health Secretary Kennedy thrust autism into the national spotlight, calling it an epidemic and vowing to ...

While some people feel moments of loneliness or social anxiety from time to time, investigative reporter Christina Buttons ...

By Robin Respaut April 28 (Reuters) - A U.S. advisory committee appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Love on the Spectrum is a trailblazing show that has brought to light the challenges and possibilities for autistic young ...

Nevada mandates autism awareness training for emergency personnel ...

When we think about autism spectrum disorder, we often think of children. But ASD isn’t new. It was formally recognized in ...

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — April is Autism Awareness Month, and it is a way to raise awareness and promote autism ...

A comprehensive autism initiative at the Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology brings training to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Scholars today believe Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw was probably on the autism spectrum. Bettmann/Getty Images U.S.

Sesame Street’s new autism resources show how children learn inclusion, empathy, and friendship through everyday moments, ...

Junior Rachael Griffin noted that she’s “an odd case” in that she is “comfortable with (her) disabilities.” Helping other students develop self-confidence is part of why Rachael serves as president of ...

An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...