Difficulties in social communication are part of the phenotypic overlap between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and schizophrenia. Both conditions follow, however, distinct developmental patterns.

Is your child showing signs of autism - a neurodevelopmental condition affecting how people communicate, interact, and ...

This article is authored by Nandini Chatterjee Singh and Mugdha Joshi.

Many therapists tell me that, with hindsight, they're sure that some of their past clients were autistic. These therapists often feel that they used to have preconceptions about how autistic people ...

As an autistic professional communicator, I believe non-autistic individuals need to listen to and respect the perspectives and experiences of those on the autism spectrum. Autism spectrum disorder ...

In marriage, communication is vital but when autism is thrown into the mix, communicating with your spouse becomes a little tricky. As a psychotherapist in Seattle and an online coach, I work with ...

Individuals with autism interpret information, emotions, and sensory input differently than the neurotypical population. Although behaviour changes such as less eye contact or repeated movements are ...

Nonspeaking or nonverbal autism refers to cases in which an autistic person has a delay or difficulty with speech. This can range from mild to severe. Some people do not speak at all. Share on ...

The quirks in Ramsey Brewer’s conversation are subtle. The 17-year-old repeats himself from time to time and makes small mistakes in the words he uses. For instance, he says he and his best friend ...