Researchers Trystan Loustau and Liane Young explore how autism can buffer against the negative impact of social comparisons.

Love doesn't come with an instruction manual, but for autistic adults seeking to navigate the complexities of romance, a UCLA Health program offers a roadmap to finding and sustaining meaningful ...

For many young adults with special needs, finding a place to belong can be a difficult journey. Read full story ...

It's a gym that caters to children with autism and special needs, but everyone is welcome. In 2023, staff hosted a walk-in Noon Years Eve Bash. That included a dance party, a balloon drop, arts and ...

With three autistic sons, Lisa McCarty saw the need for a summer program for children on the spectrum. Now All Aboard for ...

While there’s no cure for autism, there are many approaches that can help both children and adults manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. Autism spectrum disorder is a ...

Connections with family and friends are key to living a happy, healthy life as an older adult. Electronic photo frames offer ways to share photos with those you love that appear immediately on their ...

Big Easy Café by Ernie Els employed autistic adults to serve a tasty treat: Eggnog Swiss Cereal. The Sea of Possibilities made crafts like napkin rings and wine glass charms created by autistic adults ...

Set to release in January 2025, Hold My Beer tells the story of an autistic young adult who, after a tough conversation with his parents, discovers a newfound passion for craft beer with aspirations ...

This isn't the first time parents have attributed blame to chatbots for issues with their children. Earlier this year, a mother in Florida claimed that another chatbot — that one Game of Thrones ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling ...