Autistic people can drive after passing the same requirements as a non-autistic person. Some related therapies may help prepare an autistic person for obtaining their driver’s liscense. Learning to ...

A teen accused of throwing Jakob Bowerman, 13, into the Menominee River in Wisconsin, will be tried as an adult, along with his 21-year-old alleged accomplice.

Autism in adults may present with different symptoms than in children. Autism symptoms in adults may include difficulty making conversation, social anxiety, and limited interest in only a few ...

In October, St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Kyra Cole called the front office of a Broussard apartment complex, complaining that a child would not stop screaming at the pool. According ...

If you're an allistic (non-autistic) parent of an autistic toddler, you might wonder how to proceed with potty training for children with autism. Most autistic children can be potty trained. Just like ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. When we try to learn something new, our curiosity ...

Autistic folks may be at higher risk for substance misuse disorder, but treatment can help you recover and learn healthier coping mechanisms. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or autism, is an umbrella ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

Dogs are often known to be called a "man's best friend". But in the case of one "special little boy" in the U.K., one very special dog has come to be a lifeline for him. Hayley Kirby, Leon's mother, ...

PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. (WSVN) - Parents of special needs students at an elementary school in Pembroke Pines are demanding accountability after teachers were recorded cursing and screaming at the young ...

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (WSVN/CNN) – Parents of special needs students at an elementary school in Florida are demanding accountability after teachers at the school were recorded cursing and screaming at ...