Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a ...

There’s a saying that when you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one, meaning that autism looks differently for each person. Hence the use of the word spectrum. Which is why I think we still have ...

When I was younger, I knew my brain worked differently. There wasn’t a term for it (or at least I didn’t know it), but I often had trouble focusing on one thing for too long. Although I was quick to ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — This summer, many families are searching for ways to keep their children active and engaged. But for children with autism, those activities need to be both fun and ...

It is not uncommon for children to struggle with transitions between activities, and those with autism spectrum disorders are even more likely to experience difficulties when prompted to shift gears.

Autism, a condition caused by brain differences, may affect communication, behavior, and emotions. Talking about autism openly instead of avoiding the subject can promote empathy and bust myths. You ...