New research suggests that the way brain networks reorganize moment-to-moment predicts autism severity. Children who spent ...

A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder can both involve a need for additional support. However, these are distinct diagnoses with different underlying causes and presentations. Down syndrome (DS) ...

Many therapists tell me that, with hindsight, they're sure that some of their past clients were autistic. These therapists often feel that they used to have preconceptions about how autistic people ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Neurodivergent people have brains that work differently, which includes both challenges and strengths.The term "neurodivergent" refers to people ...