Stimming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Tricia Hall teared up as she remembered the more than one hour she had to go through without knowing where her son was. “The bus was gone, and no one called me about anything ...

In the late 19th century, when Sherlock Holmes was created, there was widespread scientific interest in the workings of the mind, particularly the thin line between genius and madness.

BOSTON (WBZ) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is getting backlash after he made disparaging comments about people with autism. In a press conference on Wednesday, the Secretary of Health and Human Services ...

Aimee Grant receives funding from the Wellcome Trust and UKRI. She is a non-executive director of Disability Wales. I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how ...

A scientist in Japan has developed a technique that uses brain scans and artificial intelligence to turn a person’s mental images into accurate, descriptive sentences. While there has been progress in ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...