From Hollywood to Silicon Valley to the halls of Congress, autism in many ways is riding a growing wave of awareness and open conversation. April's Autism Acceptance Month will likely showcase that ...

In a month that’s long been associated with autism awareness, the president is part of a growing shift toward emphasizing acceptance instead. For the first time, President Joe Biden used a ...

You have probably heard the terms “Autism Acceptance” and “Autism Awareness” used often. At first, they might seem similar, but they’re like two different paths leading to the same destination: ...

Imagine a world where being different is not just accepted but celebrated. For many individuals with autism, this dream is still far from reality. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects millions ...

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. It is a month set aside to celebrate the contributions and diversity within the community made up of individuals on the autism spectrum. Asia Bailey of Glen ...

The United Kingdom's National Autism Society describes autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, as "a lifelong neurodivergence and disability" which "influences how people experience and ...

New estimates show that 61.8 million people around the globe have autism and that the developmental disability is among the most common health issues facing youth. As of 2021, researchers found that 1 ...

The number of people diagnosed with autism continues to grow, and for police departments, that means an increased likelihood their officers will encounter someone on the spectrum. With that in mind, a ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Wednesday marked World Autism Awareness Day. About 1 in 36 children are identified with autism spectrum disorder. Events are going on right here in the River Region and ...

Longtime autism researcher and clinical psychologist Walter Zahorodny is one of the experts advising Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. following an ...

Words of wisdom from those who have lived, researched and written about autism When my son was diagnosed with autism at age 4, I had mixed emotions. I was relieved to finally have an explanation for ...