An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

Mental health conditions are common among autistic adults, with 50% of autistic adults having a co-occurring condition, like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...

When I began working with autistic adults, there was only one book I could find on the topic. It held a very narrow perspective on what autistic adults needed. Over the last 10 years, autism advocates ...

Boston, MA, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Autism Speaks, in collaboration with McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, today announced a groundbreaking initiative funded by Autism ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Discussions about autism have been front and center in national conversations for months, after Health and ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Soar Autism Center today announced a new partnership to bring best-in-class autism care to patient families ...