The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Around 3% of people are estimated to be autistic and it is a lifelong disability. Most autistic people experience the sensory world differently, such as places being too loud or too bright. We also typically communicate in a more direct way than is usual.

RFK Jr. says he advocates for the marginalized, but built his career spreading harmful lies about autistic people

The city celebrates Juneteenth, a free camp teaches kids with autism how to sail, and vintage business signs across Chicago could see protection under a proposed ordinance.

A growing number of people are discovering that they are autistic in adulthood. This is especially the case among women, with a number of celebrities – such as model and reality star Christine McGuinness and TV presenter Melanie Sykes – sharing their experiences of being diagnosed as an adult.

A 21-year-old from California has broken the world record for fastest time solving a Rubik’s Cube. Max Park, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism as a toddler, pulled off the feat in just 3.134 seconds, at an event in the US. Like all “speedcubers”, he’d been allowed to…

The camp, in its second year in Chicago, teaches the first-time sailors the parts of the boat, water safety rules, knot tying and how to maneuver the boat and work its sails.

The mum was 'so hurt' when her teenage son was excluded from her brother's wedding because he has autism - despite her other two children being part of the wedding party

The 21-year-old is on the autism spectrum and was born with disabilities including partial blindness, ADHD and Prader-Willi syndrome

It is hoped the hubs will provide families and individuals with pre- and post-diagnostic care