April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time set aside to emphasize understanding and respect for autistic individuals. Pediatrician Dr. Scott Cyrus joined LeAnne Taylor on News On 6 at 9 a.m. to discuss ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...

Autistic people often experience difficulties with social communication. It's so common, in fact, that it's one of the central criteria for an autism diagnosis. For as long as we have been diagnosing ...

The idea of the “autism spectrum” is widely used in diagnosis, education and public discussion. First developed by the psychiatrist Lorna Wing in the 1980s, the term was intended to reflect the wide ...

Imagine a world where being different is not just accepted but celebrated. For many individuals with autism, this dream is still far from reality. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects millions ...

Emily always felt different for most of her life but couldn’t explain why. She was quiet, well-behaved, and deeply immersed in books and drawing as a child. She mimicked social behaviors by watching ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Autism is not a disease, nor does it destroy lives. Autism is often misunderstood, shrouded in stereotypes, and burdened with ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. People on the autism spectrum are stopped by police at higher rates than their neurotypical peers. Some encounters ...

Brayden Moss, who is autistic, gathers his thoughts while giving a presentation to sheriff's deputies during an Autism Interaction Solutions training program in the City of Industry last year. (Genaro ...

Kate Movius moved among a roomful of Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies, passing out a pop trivia quiz and paper prism glasses. She told them to put on the vision-distorting glasses, and to write ...