I wish that neurotypical people put in as much effort into understanding me as I do for them,” writes Rachel Barnes in an ...

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The findings, which will be presented this week at the International Society for Autism Research, show that only mild autism cases rose between 2000 and 2016. Meanwhile, the White House has so far ...

RFK Jr’s focus on autism sparks fear among autistic people, who say they are being dehumanized and seen as not valued members ...

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"High-functioning autism" isn’t a formal medical term but refers to someone with autistic traits and possibly more ...

Autism's history is filled with misconceptions. Understanding the science helps us move past outdated myths, support autistic ...

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