It's not every day that someone brings a hand-sewn Big Bird costume to a research appointment at the UC Davis MIND Institute.

Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults.

While autism is more widely recognized today than in the past, it's still not often fully understood by neurotypical people. In r/AskReddit, autistic people opened up about what autism is really like ...

Given the challenges kids and teens with autism often face regarding sensory sensitivities and changes in routine, the exposure activities for a plan of action targeting these fears may need to be ...

Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep ...