Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults.

In elementary school, Ariel sat alone at a desk in the closet. She could see the class through a two-way mirror, but no one could see her. She doesn’t remember if it was a punishment, but she ...

Autism—a neurological and developmental disorder that impacts communication, learning, and behavior—is being discussed (on podcasts or via neurodivergent influencers or hashtags) and diagnosed more ...

In 2020, I received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder ("ASD" or "autism"). As an autistic adult whose diagnosis of autism was missed when I was a child, I am part of what autism researchers call ...