Researchers have uncovered a surprising molecular chain reaction in the brain that may play a role in some forms of autism.

A new study has challenged the long-held assumption that autistic people are emotionally stunted, finding that, in fact, people with autism experience complex emotions. It’s hoped these findings will ...

Autism spectrum disorders are associated with difficulties in social communication, long attributed to individual socio‐cognitive deficits. As a consequence of this perspective, stigma and pressure to ...

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Autism is often defined by what people supposedly can’t do: communicate effectively, share information, connect socially. However, a major international study suggests that when ...

Many therapists tell me that, with hindsight, they're sure that some of their past clients were autistic. These therapists often feel that they used to have preconceptions about how autistic people ...

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, ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Pennsylvania State Police have a new tool for people with Autism. They unveiled informational cards on Monday to better help communication with officers. Police want people with ...

First responders participated in training that will help them recognize those with autism-related behaviors — and be of ...