Communication is vital to expressing and getting what we want and need, bonding with other people and navigating the world in which we live. But, by definition, autistic people often deal with ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

You might miss something, or someone might misread you. In a new study, published in PLOS One, autistic adults describe the intense mental effort it takes to navigate nonverbal communication (NVC).

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

Ed-Dee G. Williams wouldn’t describe himself as a hero. Yet, that’s exactly what the Celtics—and the 19,600 fans at TD Garden—would call him. Williams, an assistant professor at the Boston College ...

For children with autism spectrum disorder and with an intellectual disability, the options for improving communication and ...

Experts said the results were 'promising' - but stressed the findings were 'preliminary' should only be seen a 'a potential ...