"High-functioning autism" describes autistic people who can complete some daily tasks and blend into society. People with high-functioning autism can have trouble starting conversations and ...

Receiving a medical diagnosis later in life can be a deeply emotional and eye-opening experience, finally bringing answers to questions that went unanswered for decades.

The first days of school bustle with smiles, enthusiasm, and in some cases, dread. For autistic children in particular, school can be less than welcoming. Autistic children are more likely to be ...