Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. When we try to learn something new, our curiosity ...
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy for autism that encourages certain behaviors and discourages others. ABA therapy is controversial, as some argue that it reinforces the idea that autistic ...
Emotion regulation is a universal challenge for adults and children alike and the primary reason why individuals seek psychological support. Autistic children’s emotion regulation is impacted by ...
The Key To Healthy Friendships Between Autistic And Neurotypical People, According To Autism Experts
In 2023, after one too many too-relatable TikToks from autistic creators, I realized I was autistic. I chose to self-diagnose, both because I couldn’t afford the full neuropsychological evaluation and ...
Autistic people deserve better than a headline. Yet a widely circulated claim that autistic individuals have an average life expectancy of just 54 years continues to echo across media outlets, ...
I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how I communicate and understand information, and sometimes I’m misinterpreted as being rude. The person nodded and ...
A new study published in Autism delivers findings that validate what many autistic self-advocates have felt in their bones: Autistic students struggle to advocate for themselves in school and to ...
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