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Missing the Nuance: Do People with Autism Understand Sarcasm?

There are a lot of nuances to communication beyond just the works that are spoken. Many nonverbal cues go into effective communication, including hand gestures, body positioning, facial expressions and tone of voice. One nuanced aspect of…
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Ten Famous People with Autism

People who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges in life. Just like the name of the neurodevelopmental disorder suggests, the signs and symptoms as well as severity certainly spans a wide spectrum, with people affected in…
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Autism Prevention: Can Autism Be Prevented?

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people for their entire lifetime. There is no cure for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), only ways to treat the symptoms. Since autism is not a disease or illness, there is no medication…
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Are We All on the Autism Spectrum?

Our understanding of what autism is has changed dramatically in the last 20 years. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association coined a new term called autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In doing so, the organization essentially wrapped five…
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Why Do People with Autism Wear Headphones?

People with autism commonly struggle with sensory sensitivities. These could manifest themselves in multiple ways, such as being hyposensitive or hypersensitive to certain stimuli, including touch, sound, smell, taste and light. Some people…
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Why Do Children with Autism Walk on Their Toes?

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many challenges that neurotypical individuals often do not. This may include trouble with communication, social interaction or even some daily life tasks. In addition, children who have autism…