Sensory differences are central to autism, influencing how everyday environments are perceived, experienced, and impacting ...

The concept of the “autism spectrum,” once revolutionary, may now oversimplify autism’s complexity. Experts argue autism isn’t a line from mild to severe but a diverse set of traits and needs, ...

Self-advocacy is a key part of asking for, and getting, what you need. Megan Anna Neff, Ph.D., author of "The Autistic Burnout Workbook", joined us to share the importance of self-advocacy, how to get ...

Autism has shaped everything about my life. I am as autistic as I am human. My choice of career … well, that too is autism.” ...

Molly Siobhan Parker is on a quest to dispel myths around autism - especially autistic women. She was diagnosed at the age of ...

If you walk into any autistic group, almost everyone in the group understands what it means to go into autistic shutdown or meltdown states. Even if they don’t know the proper words or terminology for ...

The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become "part of everyday language" since the phrase was coined in the ...

Autism experts say misinformation can be a barrier for people seeking diagnosis, and the province needs to provide more ...

I’m Deena Margolin, and as a therapist and neurodivergent parent, I’ve found a few accommodations that help regulate my nervous system, like wearing a uniform and earplugs. Before having kids, my life ...

A woman with autism who was repeatedly detained in secure hospitals as a teenager has said proposed changes to a mental health law do not go far enough. Lucy Bowerman, from Witney, Oxfordshire, said ...

Masking, sometimes referred to as camouflaging, refers to when someone hides who they are authentically in order to meet an expectation that does not align with their true self. In autistic and other ...