Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

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Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes he would have been diagnosed as autistic if he were a child today. Gates made the revelation in an interview to promote his forthcoming book, ...

Cannabis extract could reduce symptoms in autistic children and teenagers, according to "promising" new research. Cannabidiol, known as CBD, can lead to "meaningful benefits" and improve the behavior ...

Share on Pinterest In a study in mice, scientists saw autism-related benefits from a mix of three supplements. Olga Pankova/Getty Images A new study in mice finds that a trio of supplements reduces ...