Northern Ireland's independent autism reviewer said the statistics are important but should be "interpreted carefully".

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...

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Readers weigh in on the challenges of defining and diagnosing the condition. To the Editor: Re “In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for ...

A mental health hospital in Doncaster united for a day of fun for a good cause as it raised much-needed funds for a charity ...

“On the spectrum.” These three words have become synonymous with autism, yet behind them lies a common misunderstanding. The idea of “the spectrum” suggests that all autistic people share similar ...

The government plans to redirect some children off the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and onto a new program called Thriving Kids. When announcing the change last month, health and ...

From the outside, autism can be difficult to understand. The unique sensory world of an autistic person can mean that a joyful event—like a Christmas party—can become nightmare of noise, lights, ...

Autism-Europe is announcing a new collaboration with technology company HONOR to explore how HONOR 600 Series industry-first feature ...

The launch of the first Barbie doll representing autistic individuals has been warmly received by campaigners and charities, who praise it as a step towards more “authentic, joyful” representation for ...