A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Walking on your toes could be related to autism or another developmental condition. However, it’s common in young children, and even persistent toe walking may not indicate an underlying condition.

This story has been updated to include new information about severe autism. President Donald Trump touched on the topic of autism during his wide-ranging speech on Tuesday that marked his first major ...

As more than a trillion cicadas emerge from underground this month, experts warn that people on the autism spectrum or who are sensitive to sound may find the insects’ noise overwhelming. The large co ...