Why does one child with autism speak fluently but struggle socially, while another barely talks yet shows remarkable pattern ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial ...

Several organisations have rejected the notion that the former BBC presenter's alleged misconduct was partly due to his ...

Local artist, nonprofit founder and businessman John Truitt is using art to raise awareness about Asperger's syndrome. Truitt, a native Texan who moved to Durango in 2016, was diagnosed with ...

Researchers have uncovered four distinct types of autism, each with its own genetic fingerprint, which could unlock the mystery of what causes the condition and how it can be treated.

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests that different genetic forms of autism may lead to similar patterns in brain activity and behavior. The findings were recently ...

Social robots are often applied in recreational contexts to improve the experience of using technical systems, but they are also increasingly used for therapeutic purposes. In this study, we compared ...

In the last few years, virtual reality began to be adopted as a strategy to enhance the learning experiences of autistic children. However, only a few studies have analyzed the outcomes of using ...

In the past, doctors referred to four different types of autism. However, doctors now diagnose autism, or autism spectrum disorder, in levels, and not by type. Learn more.

Some people describe themselves as having Asperger’s disorder, while others call themselves autistic. But is there a difference?

Asperger syndrome or Asperger disorder is one of the many disorders that form the range of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).