The extinction of the passenger pigeon is a poignant example of what happens when the interests of man clash with the interests of nature. It is believed that this species once constituted 25 to 40 ...

But when mice are used to study distinctly human conditions like autism, the parallels start to break down. Fifteen years ago, researchers introduced the first two mouse models of autism ...

Dear little boy at the Hollywood Bowl, We don’t know each other, but I was hoping to meet you to thank you. You looked to be 8 or 9 years old, and you were sitting a few rows behind me during a ...

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

The Texas Supreme Court issued a last-minute stay of execution on Thursday to an autistic man whose murder conviction was ...

When I tell people that my 12-year-old son, Michael, is autistic, there are usually two types of responses. First, there’s the “sad eyes” — you know, the look people give you like you’ve ...

Joshua Meyrowitz stepped up to the stage at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood and announced himself to the crowd as “your fellow autistic,” spurring whoops and applause. “One of the hardest ...

Students with autism face added education-related costs. Many scholarships provide support beyond money. Some colleges help autistic applicants find more funding. Scholarships for autistic ...

For many decades it was thought that men were very much more likely to be autistic than women. Some studies placed the ratio of autistic males to females as high as 16:1. In the last decade ...

Travelling can be uncomfortable for neurodivergent people, including those on the autism spectrum. Increasingly, hotels, restaurants and cities are working to welcome these visitors. From long ...

The Stables Autism Care & Support offers a tranquil environment ... Wears Valley Ranch, Little Pigeon River, and the Smoky Mountain National Park that allows individuals to engage in hiking ...