Some of my neurodivergent patients avoid or react to being touched or hugged. Some avoid or react to being in crowds or a part of an audience – too much to hear and see. Some have trouble knowing when ...

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A fireworks show can be a night of family fun. This Fourth of July, thousands will show up to be thrilled by loud music, lights and explosions. For people with autism ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. When comedian Rebecca Kaplan was a kid, she wore soft, baggy velour pants to school every day. This was not a fashion statement — her ...

For someone with autism, a visit to a pro sports game can be hard. Those individuals may be challenged by the noise, lights and other stress-inducing elements at a stadium filled with frenzied fans.

Avoidant-restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) frequently co-occurs with autism. Some features of autism, such as sensory issues and gastrointestinal (GI) issues, may overlap with or contribute to ...

If a mental health or psych diagnosis feels wrong, there may be a reason: 5 common autism misdiagnoses, why they happen, and ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia, have traditionally been viewed as distinct ...

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Law enforcement in Marion County completed an autism emergency response training on Tuesday.