Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people. Since 2013 it’s been baked into the name of the diagnosis itself, autism ...

A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

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 ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...

Conspiracy theories may feel like answers to people whose brains crave patterns. In A Nutshell People with strong pattern-seeking tendencies are more likely to endorse conspiracy theories, even when ...

Ear infections are common in childhood, but they may be more frequent among autistic children. Research suggests ear infections are linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnoses. This doesn’t ...

This story has been updated to include new information about severe autism. President Donald Trump touched on the topic of autism during his wide-ranging speech on Tuesday that marked his first major ...

Cicadas from brood XIX are seen on a tree in Angelville, Georgia on May 23, 2024. Cicadas from brood XIX are seen on a tree in Angelville, Georgia on May 23, 2024.Elijah Nouvelage—AFP/Getty Images ...