While dismissing idea people are ‘making it up’ Dame Uta Frith claims term is ‘so accommodating’ that it is now ‘completely meaningless’ ...

An increasing number of people worldwide are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD); according to studies, one in 44 children is diagnosed with it. A central symptom is so-called "social blindness ...

The Somali CEO of a Minneapolis autism center pleads guilty to fraud and admits that he never met a person with autism.

A hidden molecular chain reaction in the brain may push key cellular systems into overdrive in autism—and scientists just found a way to switch it off. The brain relies on a constant flow of chemical ...

Arizona Autism Charter Schools connects families with employers, colleges and social programs at 'transition fair' to ease the shift from high school to adult life.

Too many girls are missing out on early supports that could help them navigate life — not to mention missing out on the opportunity to have a deeper understanding of who they are and how their ...

From reducing cognitive load to rethinking meeting formats, small changes can lead to big improvements for some clients.

What if mental health guidance felt as accessible as your favourite playlist?The Centre for Action Research and Development ...

Researchers at the University of Missouri may have uncovered a clue explaining why young adults with autism are roughly six ...

Lauren Sánchez Bezos has said she spent most of her life hiding her dyslexia, even when she worked as a news reporter. During ...

A man who claimed to provide services for children with autism in Minnesota but instead raked in millions of dollars from fraudulent Medicaid billings pleaded guilty on Monday.

Today, Community Care is launching the ‘Neurodiversity belongs in social work’ campaign to shine a spotlight on the diverse minds that make up the social work workforce, and challenge a system that ...