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 ...

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 ...

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 ...