Decades ago, few pediatricians had heard of autism. In 1975, 1 in 5,000 kids was estimated to have it. Today, 1 in 68 is on the autism spectrum. What caused this steep rise? Steve Silberman points to “a perfect storm of autism awareness”...

The internet can be an ugly place, but you won't find bullies or trolls on Stuart Duncan's Minecraft server, AutCraft. Designed for children with autism and their families, AutCraft creates a safe online environment for play and...

You might think of robots as unfeeling, and maybe even kind of cold, but some robots are specifically programmed to help people improve their social skills and emotional health. Here are a few that might make really good pals!

This video showcases a unique therapy program in Antalya, Turkey, where autistic children have the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Led by psychoanalyst Dr. Malrad Kemalolu, the program aims to enhance communication skills and provide...

UCL development psychologist Uta Frith describes the so-called “Sally-Anne” test or “false belief” test that she and her colleagues used to determine that autistic children generally have great difficulty in ascribing beliefs and desires...

Cognitive scientist Uta Frith (UCL) describes the famous "mentalizing" experiments that exposed the psychological limits of autistic children.

Autism Speaks, a nonprofit advocacy group, reports one in 31 children in the U.S. has a form of autism, along with one in 45 adults. (Scripps News)

Social distancing can be particularly challenging for many with a disorder who depend on others for support.

Social distancing can be particularly challenging for many with a disorder who depend on others for support.

Social distancing can be particularly challenging for many with a disorder who depend on others for support.