The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Youngsters with autism to face treatment waits over funding cuts.

There are amazing parental support groups out there, both online and in person.

A celebration of the gifts and talents of autistic people refutes the idea that autism and empathy cannot coexist

You may have seen some new ways to describe when someone is autistic and also has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The terms “AuDHD” or sometimes “AutiADHD” are being used on social media, with people describing what they experience or have seen as clinicians.

Autistic people are more prone to certain gut problems – and a disrupted microbiome could be part of the reason

Researchers found differences in the gut microbes of autistic people, raising hopes for faster diagnosis

Experts say a new way of diagnosing the condition could help address the ‘massive backlog’ in people waiting to be seen

In recent years, incidents of violence by ‘involuntary celibates’ (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those who espouse incel beliefs. In 2022, a Canadian Parliament standing committee explored the connections of incel violence to threats of extremism.

Mom loses her patience after her 14-year-old autistic daughter keeps passing gas at family dinner, thinking it’s funny. The post “Am I A [Jerk] For Sending My Daughter To Her Room Because She Farted At Our Family Dinner?” first appeared on Bored Panda.

Excessive brain growth in the womb has been directly tied to autism in toddlers in new research involving lab-grown "minibrains."

Els was honored as part of the Golfweek Father-Son Championship.