When it comes to disorders, diseases and other medical and social problems, many eventually find themselves in the spotlight at one time or another as a cause du jour. Right now, autism is one of ...

While hosting Saturday Night Live last weekend, Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and Space X, revealed that he had Asperger’s syndrome. When the audience broke into applause, he joked: “I won’t ...

Donning one of her favorite unicorn-themed nightgowns and perched comfortably in an extra large beanbag chair, Alyssa Tracy watches videos on her tablet. It’s a quiet, early April morning at the ...

As an autistic professional communicator, I believe non-autistic individuals need to listen to and respect the perspectives and experiences of those on the autism spectrum. Autism spectrum disorder ...

Babies are a wonder. You stand over them as they sleep, in a state of awe, wondering what life has in store for them. And, if it happens to be your child, whether you’re equipped to provide the skills ...

The beta blocker propranolol may help teenagers and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) improve their social interaction and problem-solving skills, new research suggests. The ...

The signs of autism People with autism spectrum disorders may have problems with social, emotional and communication skills. They might repeat certain behaviors and might not want change in their ...

Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says ...

Imagine Jo: Everyone in Jo's life recognizes her as an outstanding problem solver. She's the type of person who seems capable ...

For some children with autism, there's a connection between gastrointestinal problems and stress, anxiety and social withdrawal, a new study suggests. The findings could help efforts to develop ...

Often leaders will think they are driving a problem-solving culture by insistent, or even just encouraging, team members to utilize the tools and templates of problem-solving. However, most ...

Solving the puzzle: Autism diagnosis often takes longer for girls, whose symptoms can differ from boys’ Lauren J. Mapp, The San Diego Union-Tribune Apr 19, 2024 Updated Apr 19, 2024 ...