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

A wider public conversation has arisen over whether it's time for a shift in how we think about categories of autism, amid ...

The launch of Mattel's first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners as a step towards more 'authentic, joyful' ...

Autistic and non-autistic people express emotions differently through their facial movements, according to a new study, which may help to explain why ...

A rare disorder called myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) causes weakness and muscle loss that gets progressively worse. Patients with DM1 are about 14 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism ...

Dr. Aileen Marty, Infectious Disease Specialist and Professor at Florida International University, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the latest health news. Dr. Marty explains why autism is a spectrum ...

The recent launch of Mattel's autistic Barbie is a major step forward for neurodivergent representation, but just how accurate is the doll?

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 U.S. government is approving the drug leucovorin to address rising rates of autism among children, despite limited ...