A new strengths checklist aims to help parents, carers and clinicians more easily identify a child’s skills, talents and ...

Tapping a pen, shaking a leg, twirling hair—we have all been in a classroom, meeting, or a public place where we find ...

To many autistic people, the puzzle piece represents stigma, exclusion and a harmful push to make them conform.

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...

When a child gets diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), parents can easily get overwhelmed by questions and concerns ...

Learn about eye contact in children with autism and why it is not always a reliable marker for diagnosis and evaluation.

Rula reports that, while autism and learning disabilities can share some characteristics, autism isn't a learning disability.

World Autism Day falls on April 2nd each year, and aims to raise awareness of autism, a neurodevelopmental condition that ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can affect children's communication, behavior, and social interactions. Early detection is ...

A doctor has shared the often overlooked signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adults. Often misunderstood, ASD presents differently in each individual, with many traits easily masked or mistaken ...

Chesterfield police were called to the hospital after it was discovered that Curtis had signs of malnourishment. She was ...