Autism or - as it is medically referred to - autism spectrum disorder, is used to describe a range of conditions which can affect how a person communicates and interacts with others. More than one in ...

Growing awareness about ADHD and autism is reshaping thinking in science, society and medicine. Scientists explain what’s behind the rise – and the best ways to improve neurodivergent lives It was in ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

On Friday 2 April it's World Autism Awareness Day. The aim of the day, which is organised by the United Nations, is to raise awareness of autism and highlight what can be done to improve the quality ...

Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says ...

If you think your child might be autistic, working out how you can best assist them might feel daunting. To help parents get a better understanding of autism and to support their child at home and in ...

My travels with autism started long before my diagnosis at the age of three years and three months. My family noticed autistic features from around 15 months of age. I never looked at people and did ...

It is a common stereotype that autistic people do not have empathy. This stereotype is false and not backed up by the latest ...

As autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders and because of the elusive pathophysiology ...

Academics at the University of Leeds School of Dentistry Children, who designed the website, said because children with ...

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 ...