Some people on the autism spectrum not only get the jokes, they write them. By Michele C. Hollow My son often asks, “What do you have against jokes?” “Nothing,” I reply. “Well, stop killing them,” he ...

"Are people with autism funny?" is a question that is asked a lot; I hope I can offer some clarification by addressing it, both as a woman with autism and as a therapist who works with autistic ...

There’s nothing funny about autism. Wait a minute. Yes there is — especially when Chris Long tells the “boob” story. But let’s back up. Earlier this month several area parents — coached by local ...

Comedian Joshua Meyrowitz performs recently at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, during a comedy show that aimed to be inclusive for neurodivergent people. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) ...

Laughter is a language that almost everyone can understand, so one man is using it to teach people about autism. Brent Anderson is the author of "Unintentional Humor; Celebrating the Literal Mind".

My autistic son loves to sing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” It’s ironic because for him, and for many families like ours, the winter holidays are more like anxiety marathons than a ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Autistic people may have an unusual pattern of nonverbal communication.Autistic adults often have strong preferences for routines and can become ...