Conversations about autism too often centre on behaviour, diagnosis, or policy, while overlooking the deeper and more ...

Episode 34 of The William Gomes Podcast offers a thoughtful and timely reflection on how autism is understood, moving beyond ...

You might know someone who excels at their job but dislikes small talk, or a friend who replays conversations, worrying about ...

Imagine living in a world in which your natural way of being is constantly at odds with societal norms. This is a daily reality for many autistic individuals, some of whom use hidden strategies to ...

Anxiety disorders are very common in autistic kids, affecting about half of all children at some point in time. Autistic children can experience anxiety in their own ways. They might be afraid of ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

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It’s well known that women frequently fall victim to misdiagnosis in the medical field due to doctors who may overlook important symptoms in cases of both mental and physical health. This happens due ...

Most people take for granted which hand they use to reach for a cup of coffee or a puzzle piece. However, a new study out of ...