Even as a practitioner who works with autistic women, and as an autistic woman myself, understanding what exactly autism spectrum disorder is can be difficult. We tend to think of spectrums in terms ...

For years, we've thought of autism as lying on a spectrum, but emerging evidence suggests that it comes in several distinct ...

Autism has long been known as a spectrum, signifying a wide range of symptoms and severity. Now, new research suggests that spectrum is made up of four distinct forms, each with its own pattern of ...

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age when symptoms first appear may help anticipate the specific traits, ...

April marks Autism Acceptance Month with World Autism Day occurring on April 2 every year. The month is meant to be a time for uplifting autistic voices and sharing in the community's joy. But for ...

Aimee Grant receives funding from the Wellcome Trust and UKRI. The phrases “autism spectrum” or “on the spectrum” have become part of everyday language. They are often used as different ways of ...

Readers weigh in on the challenges of defining and diagnosing the condition. To the Editor: Re “In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for ...