Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social interactions, communication, and sensory perceptions. Some autistic individuals find ...
Autism is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Part of the reason might be that girls are more difficult to diagnose.
WHEN DEPUTY DANNY Healy-Rae stood up in the Dáil last week and said that Autism “wasn’t an issue in my day” and that “there were very few in my day”, I felt a familiar pang. I’ve heard variations of ...
Like other teenagers, teens on the autism spectrum are itching to exercise their social muscles. They hope for new friends, ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often misunderstood, leading to many stereotypes and misconceptions that create unnecessary fear and social stigma. While awareness has increased over the years, ...
Think about the last time you traveled to visit a different culture. Perhaps you studied abroad or you were around people from a very different community than yours. Did you feel friction? That likely ...
Over the last few years in my practice working primarily with adults with autism, I have learned and grown so much. I have learned that if a person with autism is allowed to be themselves in a safe ...