There is a general attitude people have when they don’t understand something or a community. Instead of taking the time to ...

Easterseals Central Illinois is encouraging parents to seek early diagnosis and support for their children who may be on the ...

Most people want autism breakthroughs—but few know the crucial role brain donation plays in making them happen. Autism ...

Today, we recognize Americans with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), whose talents, character, and determination strengthen our Nation and enrich our ...

If you’ve spent time around someone on the autism spectrum, you’ve probably learned the basics: use people-first language, be ...

Autism affects how a person socializes, communicates, learns and behaves. Diagnoses have skyrocketed from 1 in 150 children ...

This 39-point visual map moves beyond ‘mild’ or ‘severe’ labels to reveal the true complexity of the autism spectrum.

For families and individuals, an autism diagnosis can come with a lot of unknowns, which is why awareness is important to understand. Autism is often talked about in the context of early diagnosis ...

Individuals with autism interpret information, emotions, and sensory input differently than the neurotypical population. Although behaviour changes such as less eye contact or repeated movements are ...

As Autism Awareness Month begins in April, the Cocoa Police Department is emphasizing how autism can affect behavior.

April is globally recognised as Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promoting acceptance and inclusion for individuals on the spe ...