Autism

The parents of Ryan Gainer asked the sheriff's department to come “take him in” after an altercation that turned into a mental health crisis.
Actor Caesar Samayoa hopes the musical will forever be seen as a milestone for autistic representation and accessibility in theater.
The singer's diagnosis comes two years after controversy surrounding the depiction of the neurological condition in her film "Music."
Symptoms of the condition vary from person to person, but there are a few feelings and habits to note.
"I want to touch and be touched by such a man. I think that you are my only chance at that."
Autism advocates gave HuffPost their take on a resurfaced Disney clip from 2015 that upset many TikTok users.
"I was 20 when I began to experience the rapid blinking, head tilting and flinching."
The pair stars as brother and sister on Amazon's new emotion-filled dramedy "As We See It," which centers the lives of young adults on the autism spectrum.
Noise-canceling headphones, seam-free clothing, engaging activities and more gift ideas for children who may experience sensory under- or overload.
"We need to do better for the next generation of girls."