When people talk about autism, they often think about a child who is different and may be distressed by their surroundings. Or if the conversation moves beyond childhood, the focus might be about an ...

Key Takeaways Limerence refers to a state of attraction marked by intense longing, sometimes described as obsession.It goes deeper than a simple crush and can involve intrusive thoughts, rumination, ...

Kelsey Burke joined TikTok in March 2019 to share funny videos with her friends. Little did she know it would become a large part of her journey with autism. The 22-year-old joined TikTok prior to ...

In recent years, following the smash acclaim of the “Barbie” movie, toymaker Mattel has doubled down on making even more Barbie dolls that represent kids of all kinds, including a Blind Barbie, a ...

In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A. County deputies learn that sometimes the best way to handle ...

The ability to name a musical note on demand is exceedingly rare — and a deeper understanding of this gift can change children’s lives ...

Aimee Grant receives funding from UKRI and the Wellcome Trust. She is a non-executive director of Disability Wales. We wish to thank Prof Amy Brown, who was also part of the research team. Kathryn ...

This Barbie is inspiring people across the autism spectrum. Mattel unveiled its first-ever autistic Barbie on Sunday, Jan. 11. The toy giant worked with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network over more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People rarely mention autistic joy. However, a 2024 study found that most autistic people often experience joy, with one ...