The animated series, which premieres Thursday, aims to help children support and appreciate people who think differently.

Carl the Collector” is aimed at 4-to-8-year-olds and was designed to celebrate the variety and potential of neurodivergent ...

Researchers are using a groundbreaking technique to visualize a crucial molecule involved in neurotransmission in patients ...

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for “elopement” – or wandering away. And in summer, their risk of drowning rises. Get safety tips.

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

Severe autism can be reversed and symptoms reduced to an indistinguishable level, scientists have discovered. Two ...

No one fully understands what causes autism. The number of children diagnosed with the disorder has increased significantly since the turn of the millennium, but experts are not sure whether that ...

The Virginia Zoo will host its first sensory friendly morning Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The zoo is partnering with the Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia and Complete the Puzzle to ...

Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of the brain in autistic children, according to a new study published in the journal Autism Research. These findings ...

October 2024 We’ve set up enough artificial Christmas trees to know that there’s no single best artificial tree. They come in dozens of species, shapes, sizes, prices, lighting options ...

Fidget toys make really good stocking stuffers because they’re small and inexpensive, all the best qualities of a gift that goes in a stocking rather than under the tree. If you’re looking for some ...