For people with autism—especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs—communicating ...

Myths about autism abound. Here, experts explain what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to the condition. Plus, what it ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Autistic people may have an unusual pattern of nonverbal communication.Autistic adults often have strong preferences for routines and can become ...

Many therapists tell me that, with hindsight, they're sure that some of their past clients were autistic. These therapists often feel that they used to have preconceptions about how autistic people ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The Covid-19 pandemic unexpectedly ushered in a sense of calm worldwide, providing a ...

the most compelling evidence supporting the clinical benefits of music therapy lies in social-emotional responsiveness and communication, including reduced anxiety, improved speech output, receptive ...

“The hardest part of autism is not being able to talk.” – Jeremy Sicile-Kira Imagine what it must be like to be unable to communicate clearly your wants and needs; this is something most people on the ...

April marks the start of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, which is dedicated to promoting inclusion and understanding of autistic people. At Northwestern, faculty are continuing to make strides ...

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A new University of California San Diego School of Medicine study offers a unified biological model to explain how genetic ...