autism spectrum disorder
TV Is Obsessed With an Unrealistic Portrayal of Autistic People
The savant character in 'The Good Doctor' is insulting to the large percentage of people on the spectrum without genius abilities.
TV Is Obsessed With an Unrealistic Portrayal of Autistic People
The savant character in 'The Good Doctor' is insulting to the large percentage of people on the spectrum without genius abilities.
What It’s Like to Date When You’re on the Autism Spectrum
“I can recall every conversation we ever had, and use it against you in a fight.”
'It's Exhausting': The Hidden Struggle of Working Women with Autism
Autistic women can go for years without diagnosis, and struggle at work as a result. One company is determined to do something about it.
What It's Like to Be a Personal Trainer for People With Autism
Fitness tends to be a low priority for those diagnosed with ASD.
Google Glass Could Be a Social Gamechanger For Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Glasses equipped with artificial intelligence help people through social interactions.
Asperger Syndrome Seems More Prevalent Among Kids Who Identify as Opposite Gender
A small study that's the first of its kind in the United States suggests that children who identify as a gender other than they one they were born with are more likely to have Asperger syndrome than children in the general population.
Don’t Worry Circumcision Probably Doesn’t Cause Autism
This week Danish researchers released a study claiming boys who were circumcised are up to 46 percent more likely to develop autism later in life.