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

As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...

There have been some recent news stories telling parents their child with autism is perfect, written from the perspective of an actual autistic person. In the autism community, we often say, “Nothing ...

Adult children cutting ties with parents is not a new phenomenon. A 2020 study found that 10% of Americans were estranged from a parent or child (Pillemar, 2020). This situation may be even more ...

The idea that autistic people lack a ‘theory of mind’ has shaped ASD research for 40 years. The evidence never supported it – ...

The parents of a profoundly ­autistic child have warned that “more families will blow up” if the NDIS does not better support parents of children with high needs.