The phrases "autism spectrum" or "on the spectrum" have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different ...

There are three levels of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which are described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5). Each autistic person is diagnosed as ...

Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults include communication challenges, restricted and repetitive behaviors, ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, with support needs often changing over time.

Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, there's a concern about having access to resources to assist them, what their ...

I am so delighted you found your way here. A little about me – I am a white, queer, genderqueer, afab, neuroqueer (AuDHD) licensed masters-level clinician (LMFT). I am passionate about supporting ...

There is no evidence that trauma directly causes autism. However, autistic children and adults may be more vulnerable to traumatic experiences, and adversity may increase autistic traits. Autism ...