When it comes to disorders, diseases and other medical and social problems, many eventually find themselves in the spotlight at one time or another as a cause du jour. Right now, autism is one of ...

Imagine Jo: Everyone in Jo's life recognizes her as an outstanding problem solver. She's the type of person who seems capable ...

As an autistic professional communicator, I believe non-autistic individuals need to listen to and respect the perspectives and experiences of those on the autism spectrum. Autism spectrum disorder ...

The beta blocker propranolol may help teenagers and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social interaction and problem-solving skills, new research suggests. The ...

Donning one of her favorite unicorn-themed nightgowns and perched comfortably in an extra large beanbag chair, Alyssa Tracy watches videos on her tablet. It’s a quiet, early April morning at the ...

Babies are a wonder. You stand over them as they sleep, in a state of awe, wondering what life has in store for them. And, if it happens to be your child, whether you’re equipped to provide the skills ...

The signs of autism People with autism spectrum disorders may have problems with social, emotional and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their ...

Often leaders will think they are driving a problem-solving culture by insistent, or even just encouraging, team members to utilize the tools and templates of problem-solving. However, most ...

As the mother of an autistic 6-year-old, I am deeply alarmed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest claim that Tylenol causes autism. This idea has been thoroughly ...