Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

A new federal lawsuit is putting a harsh spotlight on Pittsburgh police, alleging officers shocked a 24-year-old autistic man with a Taser and hauled him off in cuffs for no legitimate reason during a ...

A study in Nature Mental Health provides evidence that depression, trauma, and loneliness drive suicidal thoughts in older adults with autistic traits. The findings indicate that targeted mental ...

In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A. County deputies learn that sometimes the best way to handle a crisis is to simply wait.