Autism therapy plays an important role in terms of what children with autism have. With growing awareness about autism, ...

As Autism Awareness Month begins in April, the Cocoa Police Department is emphasizing how autism can affect behavior.

Individuals with autism interpret information, emotions, and sensory input differently than the neurotypical population. Although behaviour changes such as less eye contact or repeated movements are ...

There is a general attitude people have when they don’t understand something or a community. Instead of taking the time to ...

April is globally recognised as Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance and inclusion for individuals on the spe ...

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Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

THE disapproving glances directed at autistic children brought to public places often break the hearts of their parents.

Autism affects how a person socializes, communicates, learns and behaves. Diagnoses have skyrocketed from 1 in 150 children ...

To advocate for various support avenues within the criminal justice system, it is important to include autism in discussions of criminal responsibility.

The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

Shifts in 988 hotline volunteer behavior can have a major impact for autistic callers, a population more likely to experience ...