You might know someone who excels at their job but dislikes small talk, or a friend who replays conversations, worrying about ...

Band Together Erie creates opportunities for autistic individuals to create and perform music or just socialize and have fun at music-related events.

Autism has always been described as a spectrum, but for families, doctors, and educators, that word often feels too vague. It ...

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — The "Let It Shine" talent show highlights the talents of individuals with special needs. It takes place this Saturday, and Kidd previewed a few of the fantastic performers at ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate and support individuals on the autism spectrum. Recent research indicates disparities in autism diagnosis, with Hispanic, Black, and Asian/Pacific ...

For most of human history, the mind was a mystery box. Behavior emerged, and we simply accepted it—strange, brilliant, troubled, gifted. But today, we peer inside that box. We map genes. We track ...

Spectrum Charter School has been holding its annual talent show since before special education teacher Lori Yurkovich started working there in 2005. Every year, students showcase their skills by ...

While modern testing for autism isn’t flawless, it can encourage early detection. This can mean better support for autistic kids. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental ...

Awareness about autism among teenagers is crucial for fostering understanding, empathy, and inclusivity within society.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Autism has been in the spotlight as more public figures ...

Autism is more common than ever before, a new report suggests. As of 2022, about 1 in 31 children in the United States were diagnosed with autism by the time they were 8 years old, researchers ...

Founded in 2007, Autism ETC operates five clinics across Tennessee and Arizona and has built a strong reputation for clinical excellence, experienced clinicians, and a family-centered approach. By ...