Autism is widely misunderstood and when it comes to federal crimes against those with autism, the outcome can be tragic.

Imagine living in a world in which your natural way of being is constantly at odds with societal norms. This is a daily reality for many autistic individuals, some of whom use hidden strategies to ...

Autism spectrum disorders are associated with difficulties in social communication, long attributed to individual socio‐cognitive deficits. As a consequence of this perspective, stigma and pressure to ...

Many autistic individuals have a harder time remembering faces and recognizing facial emotions than their neurotypical ...

Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a study by University of Virginia researchers suggests a promising new ...

Researchers have conducted one of the most comprehensive studies on how the autistic brain processes faces. Some hallmark ...

Mental health specialists emphasize that early identification remains one of the most important factors in improving long-term outcomes for children. Early diagnosis can help families access therapies ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heather Florio. Heather Florio, a CEO, mother, and wife, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 41. She grew up thinking that ...