Surveys conducted over the past 20 years have shown an increasing prevalence of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), with global percentages between 1.0% and 1.5% 1. Recent analyses also indicate a rising ...

There is a strong relationship between autism and mental health problems. Autistic individuals are more frequently exposed to stigma and social exclusion in social life, which may lead them to engage ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social interactions, communication, and sensory perceptions. Some autistic individuals find ...

Think about the last time you traveled to visit a different culture. Perhaps you studied abroad or you were around people from a very different community than yours. Did you feel friction? That likely ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often misunderstood, leading to many stereotypes and misconceptions that create unnecessary fear and social stigma. While awareness has increased over the years, ...

WHEN DEPUTY DANNY Healy-Rae stood up in the Dáil last week and said that Autism “wasn’t an issue in my day” and that “there were very few in my day”, I felt a familiar pang. I’ve heard variations of ...

Evidence is mounting that there are distinct subtypes of autism, and now, scientists have found that the condition can vary ...