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 ...

Doctronic reports that late autism diagnoses in adults are rising, offering critical self-understanding and access to ...

The autism advocacy community is split over whether adding a profound autism subtype will help the most vulnerable autistic people. Since 2013 autism diagnoses have been classified under one large ...

A specialized driving rehabilitation program at Northwestern Medicine Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton is helping ...

Trace elements are needed only in small amounts, but they can have large effects on the developing brain. A research team led ...

We feel more anxious when facing uncertain or unpredictable situations, but for those who score higher on autistic traits, this anxiety tends to be stronger.

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A new effort led by Hollywood composer John Frizzell seeks to connect people with autism to each other through bluegrass. For musicians, jam sessions can be a moment of clarity, when the pressures of ...

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The "blue envelope" bill was signed into law last spring by Gov. Kelly Ayotte. In the blue envelope program, a driver with an autism spectrum disorder or trauma and stressor-related disorder may carry ...