Autistic burnout is primarily characterized by chronic and persistent exhaustion, a loss of capacity or skills, and reduced tolerance to stimuli. 3 Although autistic burnout can vary vastly from ...

Many autistic people face challenges in their daily life while navigating a world made for neurotypical people. Think about a trip to your local cafe. You might have patrons crammed into small spaces, ...

Sue Ann Pien is getting rave reviews for her portrayal of her character, Violet in a new Amazon Prime video series called “As We See It,” which follows the coming-of-age story of three 20-something ...

If you’re a parent or carer of a child who’s autistic, the odds are you’re spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the kind ...

When most people think about autism, certain images come to mind: a child lining up toys in perfect rows, someone avoiding eye contact, or an individual reciting impressive facts about a specific ...

The public's help is needed in identifying a blue or purple semi-truck driver accused of leaving the scene after a crash that sent a water truck rolling. Willamette Week: Portland's most annoying ...

Autism masking involves consciously or unconsciously suppressing natural autistic traits, often to avoid stigma or fit in socially. While masking may provide short-term benefits in certain social ...

Alex Morgan, a journalist who began her career as an intern at the East Lothian Courier more than 40 years ago, discovered in ...

As a therapist specializing in the intersection of neurodivergence and mental health, I have met several autistics sharing, at points, a kind of lifelessness. During this experience, speech is slow, ...