Autism
This teen who self-vaccinated just ripped his mom’s anti-vaxxer beliefs in front of Congress
"I went my entire life without numerous vaccines against diseases such as measles, chickenpox or even polio," the 18-year-old from Ohio said.
Bryan Cranston Advocated for Disabled Actors While Taking a Role from One
In 'The Upside,' his upcoming film with Kevin Hart, Cranston plays a man with quadriplegia, and the politics are complicated.
What One Man Learned When He Treated His Autism Symptoms With Shrooms
"That trip was like an '80s movie starring me. I saw what my life could be like, without computers and all that rubbish. It gave me the most hope I've ever known."
Bizarre, Arbitrary Benefits Decisions Are Pushing Autistic People to Destitution
Ethan King, a 21-year-old man with autism, had his needs assessed by a physiotherapist. His mother says they are "staring into the abyss" after his benefits were revoked.
There’s a Movement to Legalize Weed Extracts for Kids With Autism
Parents are fighting for the right to use CBD oil for their children's symptoms.
Tortoise DNA Might Hold the Answers to Living Longer
The scientists used the DNA of Lonesome George, the last known Pinta Island tortoise.
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting a Service Dog
Here's who qualifies for a service dog, how to apply for one, and what tasks they can be trained to do.
As an Autistic Woman, My Biggest Barrier to Care Is Sexism
This has led to diagnostic problems, mental health issues, and cultural stigma for many autistic women like me.
Chicago cop said the black, autistic 18-year-old he shot had a gun. The teen wasn't armed.
“He pulled a gun on me, walked up to the car,” the officer told the dispatcher. “I had to shoot.”
Pop Culture Taught Me How To Hide My Autism
Around my parents I was Angela from ‘My So-Called Life,’ with my friends I was Cher from ‘Clueless,’ and in front of boys I became Alice from ‘Closer.’
The Peace and Power of Being Autistic
I think, feel, and process information completely differently. I appreciate very specific and idiosyncratic things. I don’t idolise or admire anything, and I don’t experience jealousy.