First developed by the psychiatrist Lorna Wing in the 1980s, the term was intended to reflect the wide range of autistic ...

In the New York State Legislature, debate around the adoption of a communication bill of rights for people with severe ...

Autism is a spectrum, and that means there is no single presentation,” said Nurse Practitioner Lacey Watson, with Providence Pediatrics in Humboldt. “Some children need significant daily support, ...

Communication is vital to expressing and getting what we want and need, bonding with other people and navigating the world in which we live. But, by definition, autistic people often deal with ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...