Ezra Rodway is approaching an exciting milestone; next September, the three-year-old is due to start at school. However, his mum and dad aren’t ready to celebrate yet because finding an appropriate ...

The 9-year-old boy with autism who was critically injured when he fell down the stairs at a CTA Green Line station during a fight on the steps has been declared brain dead.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth face significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide than non-autistic ...

In our research, we identified commonalities across autistic adults’ experiences of burnout. The person may have difficulty ...

An emergency notification system designed for autistic children who wander away from home could see improvements soon. During its first use two weeks ago on July 15, phones across Kentucky buzzed with ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth are more likely to struggle with suicidal thoughts and mental health conditions than non-autistic ...

Rebecca Quel sprays her son, Stephen, as he bounces on a trampoline in the family's back yard Aug. 7, 2025. Stephen, who is autistic and nonverbal, spends time on the trampoline year-round. It gets so ...

The first time my youngest son headbanged, he was about 3 years old. He flung his head back so hard, I heard it thud from the other room. I panicked — rushed to him, felt the back of his head for a ...

For many autistic Canadians, talent alone is not enough. Misunderstandings, stigma and workplaces that fail to accommodate ...