Historically, sex-related differences have been underexplored in neurology. It is important to highlight the distinction ...

From organ blasts and incense to forced hugs and handshakes, for folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy. But that’s changing ...

Children at Outwood Academy City, in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, have been blocked from wearing shorts but girls are allowed to wear skirts - in a move that's sparked uproar and been branded 'sexist'.

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has reaffirmed its support for children and adults living with autism in Nigeria and African countries. Speaking at a news conference yesterday to announce ...

To cope, some autistic people try to mimic non-autistic behavior by studying gestures, taking acting classes, or copying characters from TV.

Autism has at least four subtypes, an analysis of more than 5,000 children’s genes, traits and developmental trajectories has shown ...

Former UK physical education teacher Bonwen James faces 13 charges for alleged sexual offenses against three children, including sexual activity with minors.

Parents of autistic children want more programs like Camp Benny, a six-week summer camp for youth on the spectrum.

She is advocating for a new alert system to prevent similar tragedies for families with autistic children.

Water is something Mika says her non-verbal autistic daughter was very attracted to. Mika says she took many precautions to keep Mar’Dasia safe.

A growing number of Black fathers with autistic children are looking to be more visible in the national autism conversation through podcasts, nonprofits and summits that specifically address their ...

A record-high number of autistic children drowned last year, and this year's numbers match that trend. At least 77 children drowned last year, according to a National Autism Association tally.