For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, health care professionals and the public: the claim that autistic people are "mind blind." The phrase ...
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 ...
Aimee Grant receives funding from The Wellcome Trust and UKRI. People rarely mention autistic joy. However, a 2024 study found that most autistic people often experience joy, with one participant in ...