Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don't display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence, greatly impacting when, how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acceptance advocate Kate Kahle makes the...

This video explores the science and personal experiences behind autism, highlighting how differences in brain structure and function shape behavior. Host Alie Astrocyte and guest Cory, an autistic musician and educator, discuss what...

Nicholas Thornton is a 28-year-old person with learning disabilities and autism, who for the last 10 years has been in-and-out of institutions unable to accommodate his needs. The Independent'sRebecca Thomas has spoken with Nicholas and...

Anita & Abraham met in the spring of 2013 at an Asperger’s support group. They were friends for over a year before beginning their romantic relationship, and faced extreme obstacles to develop their relationship. The happy couple...

Anxiety and Stress have major effects on memory. The Weapon Focus Effect is one model, which considers the impact of a high-stress-inducing object, such as a weapon, on an individual's ability to recall information later.

Conheça Dana Spett, da Pony Power Therapies, uma organização sem fins lucrativos de New Jersey, EUA. A Pony Power oferece atividades assistidas por cavalos que ajudam crianças e adultos a melhorarem sua qualidade de vida e bem-estar.

UCL developmental psychologist Uta Frith describes how she used brain scanning technology to illustrate that the brain uses specific networks when involved in so-called “mentalizing activities” central to understanding autism.

Mikki vs the World is a creative, funny, and factual series designed to help teens get a grip on what’s happening inside their heads. After learning that the band's new drummer is autistic, Dr. M consults a few friends about what autism...

Parents of twins with autism so severe they were forced to contain them in a prison-like home have gone to great lengths to improve their behaviour. As Mark and Annie Montague walk arm in arm along the beach, with their 11-year-old twins...

Vaccines don't cause autism. But what even is autism? What causes it? And what's the difference between an autistic brain and a "neurotypical" brain? We've recruited our friend Cory from 12Tone to hear about his own experience as an...