Emotion regulation is a universal challenge for adults and children alike and the primary reason why individuals seek psychological support. Autistic children’s emotion regulation is impacted by ...

For decades, autism research compared autistic people to animals, denied them moral sensitivity, and assumed autistic traits ...

A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders suggests that the ability to comprehend complex ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people.

Readers weigh in on the challenges of defining and diagnosing the condition. To the Editor: Re “In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for ...

Understanding Autism follows filmmaker Scott Steindorff as he aims to discover more about his own autism. Speaking to autistic people all across the spectrum, he seeks to reframe the perception of ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...

Racial disparities continue to exist in autism research, negatively impacting Black autistic children. They are misdiagnosed, receive access to inferior quality services, and are almost twice as ...

“Understanding Autism: Together in Experience and Advocacy” will be the topic of a virtual discussion Nov. 19 featuring a panel of health care providers that includes UB faculty, local health equity ...

Recently, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been the focus of much conversation and confusion. With so much information and misinformation available, it's important to separate fact from fiction. In ...

D’aire, the 6-year-old son of rapper 42 Dugg, co-wrote "My Kind of Normal," a children’s book based on his experience with autism. The book encourages families to embrace neurodiversity and support ...