The terms “autism” and “Asperger syndrome” are often used interchangeably. Once considered a mild but distinct form of autism, Asperger’s was a diagnosis in itself. With advances in our understanding ...

The terminology related to autism can be confusing. Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist and paediatrician, first identified a subset of children of average intelligence or above who otherwise ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An autism diagnosis means different things depending on who is doing the diagnosing, suggests a new study. Researchers found that clinics varied in what skills and ...

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When most people hear the word “spectrum”, they may picture a straight line, like colours arranged from red to violet.

12-21 NOTE: I have just posted the IACC's official statement on autism and violence here. I think both essays are worthy of discussion and I'll await your thoughts on both . . . . John Elder Robison ...

According to a Rutgers study published earlier this year, autism rates in the US have increased some 500% over the past 16 years. But is the rise in autism really the result of better screening, or ...

David Savill, 22, lives in Gloucester, England, in real life and created this spot within the virtual world of Second Life. Residents of this digital realm can represent themselve ...

The billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX says he’s on the autism spectrum. While hosting “Saturday Night Live” over the weekend, Elon Musk said he has Asperger’s syndrome. “I’m actually making history ...