Want to make the autistic individual feel comfortable during a gathering. Assign him a role.

Identification of patterns within autism characteristics for each diagnosed individual helps highlight why spectrum differences occur.

Both biological and nonbiological issues impact the temperament and behavior of each individual.

Individuals on the autism spectrum may have strong attachments to objects. In the adult, this may manifest through collections or hoarding.

The autism misdiagnosis crisis. Why autism isn't on the differential radar, and why this leads to inappropriate diagnoses in adults.

People say "I guess we're all a little autistic." Does the comment dismiss the challenges of those living with autism?

Learn to recognize freeze reactions in the autistic adult. Often mistaken for medical events, these are signs of stress.

Fight reactions in autism are a sign of stress and being overwhelmed. Help the individual learn how to regain a sense of calm.

Some individuals with autism have adequate reaction time to drive but show anxiety of avoidance of driving. Learn why.

Sleep problems are common in autism. Learn why and how to tackle common challenges for the night owl.

Dealing with change and unexpected events can be very stressful for the autistic individual. Try this strategy to reduce anxiety.

Women may display autistic characteristics differently. Dr. Regan discusses mental rituals as possible expressions.

Learn about how memory symptoms typical for autism do not have the same pattern as those in a classic Alzheimer's Dementia.

Many autistics have unusual eating patterns that lead to nutrition and health challenges. Learn why and read about what you can do.

Conversations involve social multi-tasking. Here are 4 tips to help the autistic individual attend to content during conversation.

Autistic individuals can get stuck in thought and behavior patterns. Here are three tips to help them move forward with decisions.

To those who suffer silently, I say you are brave and important. I see you in your hiding, and I hope you find support and understanding...

It is a myth that individuals on the autism spectrum have no feelings. In fact, a number of ASD individuals decribe "hyper-empathy" as if...

Many people confuse autism and intellect. Autism is a neurologic condition of behavior, and intellect is a neurologic function of...