Parents of Black teens with autism worry that their kids' condition might put them at greater risk during interactions with police. A new study published Monday in the journal Autism shows that ...

Anxiety disorders are very common in autistic kids, affecting about half of all children at some point in time. Autistic children can experience anxiety in their own ways. They might be afraid of ...

Imagine living in a world where your natural way of being is constantly at odds with societal norms. This is a daily reality for many autistic individuals, some of whom use hidden strategies to "fit ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism is one form of neurodivergence where the brain works differently than a brain that is considered typical. Autistic behaviors are on a continuum and can vary ...

Since being ‘late-diagnosed’ with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 28, I’ve thrown myself into reading about autism, desperate to understand myself and how I went undiagnosed for almost three decades.

You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are ...

Law enforcement provides critical community services, yet Black autistic youth often face elevated risk of negative outcomes during police interactions. In an effort to learn more about these ...