An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

Meltdown is a word often associated with autism. Many people may think of meltdowns as something that happens exclusively to children—but individuals with autism may well experience meltdowns as ...

When I began working with autistic adults, there was only one book I could find on the topic. It held a very narrow perspective on what autistic adults needed. Over the last 10 years, autism advocates ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

A toddler lies on the grocery store floor in tears. Another throws a toy against the wall, shattering it. A third refuses anything but a handful of favorite foods. For parents, these moments can feel ...

The teachers' aide was heard laughing on the video after recording the boy's meltdown in class, his mother said.

I think we can all agree that flying is hard no matter how old you are. Kids have an especially difficult time on planes, and, for neurodivergent kids, the challenge is even greater. Rochelle Johnson, ...