Autism is a label referring to the many neurodevelopmental conditions that span the autism spectrum.
While known to experts by name since the early 20th century, the condition has been plagued by numerous misconceptions and misunderstandings in the popular consciousness.
These include misconceptions about what symptoms are, what causes autism, possible cures for autism and more.
Autism itself ranges the spectrum and autistic people can display a wide range of symptoms and levels of functionality. Today, it is widely recognized as a type of neurodivergancy.
As the number of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum continues to rise, it’s impossible to ignore the question of their safety and well-being in a world that often struggles to meet their needs
Robert F. Kennedy contradicted both developing and established science on autism in his first press conference since becoming Secretary of Health and Human Services.
This article is being published in honor of Autism Awareness Day – but for me, every day should be a day of awareness.
PEOPLE LIKE Yotam are not a tiny minority of those on the spectrum but represent at least a quarter of those diagnosed with autism.
Do I need to know in real-time every time my son runs to a bomb shelter?
The study at Ben-Gurion University examines the connection between kids with ADHD or autism, and accidents.
It is unclear whether US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who has long promoted anti-vaccine views, is involved in the planned CDC study or how it would be carried out.
“Individuals with ASD are particularly vulnerable during crises due to heightened past stress and trauma,” Inbal Millo David explained.
So, how do we mediate such a sensitive and complex reality to them?
Brain organoids developed in Israel for testing and repurposing a wide variety of existing drugs to see if they could treat autism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, and more
JPOST Digital Library
