In Search of Better Ways to Understand Autism

Re “ In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad ” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for certain: The autism ...

The Autism Spectrum Is Too Broad

In 2021, a Lancet commission report on the future of autism research and care introduced the term “profound autism” for ...

These character traits might mean you are autistic. This is how to get diagnosed

These character traits might mean you are autistic. This is how to get diagnosed - More adults than ever seeking truths about being on the autism spectrum ...
New York Post

These symptoms are commonly overlooked in adults with autism, experts claim

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

Autism is not your enemy

It isn’t the misinformation that troubles autistic people the most. It’s the subtext that the world would be better off ...
Yahoo

Parents Of Autistic Children Say These Common Phrases Are Not Just Rude — They're Harmful

As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...
THE WEEK

Why are autism rates increasing?

The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has told Brits to ignore what Donald Trump says about medicine after the US president claimed a link between taking paracetamol and autism. Speaking at the ...

Many autistic students are denied a full education — here’s what we need for inclusive schools

Integrating autistic students fully and meaningfully in classrooms is important for their education, for broader classrooms ...
Reuters

Autism rates: Why are they rising?

September 24 - Autism diagnoses in the United States have increased significantly since 2000, intensifying public concern over what might contribute to its prevalence. Recent U.S. government data ...