Last week, I saw another meme in my Facebook feed castigating parents for forcing their autistic kids to make eye contact and to sit with “quiet hands” rather than flapping. It’s a common theme in ...

Maintaining eye contact can sometimes be difficult for autistic folks. Practice and therapy can help, but they’re not the only way to build relationships. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a term used ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable.Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions ...

Autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, is the clinical name for the condition most people refer to as autism. Autism is defined as "a complex developmental condition that affects communication, social ...

Even a few years ago, autism was a taboo subject to talk about. However, with the passing of each year, people are becoming more aware of the condition and that is bringing a positive change. Autism ...

Last week, I saw another meme in my Facebook feed castigating parents for forcing their autistic kids to make eye contact and to sit with “quiet hands” rather than flapping. It’s a common theme in ...