Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. Medical training is designed to mold students into doctors ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. When Autism Speaks was founded in 2005, the autism ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

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Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer. I wasn’t looking for a diagnosis in April of 2004 when I began reading a New York Times article on Asperger’s syndrome — then psychiatry’s label for a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth are more likely to struggle with suicidal thoughts and mental health conditions than non-autistic ...

Some think it does not exist. Others believe it is limited to technical fields such as math and engineering. Research suggests otherwise—it demonstrates not only technical but also unique verbal ...

Aimee Grant receives funding from the Wellcome Trust and UKRI. She is a non-executive director of Disability Wales. I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth face significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide than non-autistic ...

I remember being in the middle of a lake. Alone. Just me, water, the sky, and far-away trees. It was a bliss. Being alone with nature can be an exquisite source of joy. I remember dancing with joy.

Samuel Arnold previously received funding from the Autism CRC. Julianne Maree Higgins previously received funding from the Autism CRC. Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while ...