In not very surprising news, it turns out that standard IQ tests are lousy tools for measuring the intelligence of autistic individuals. In fact, say researchers presenting at conference ... Read More

Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, of the University of Cambridge in the UK, believes that autism may be more likely to occur in children of couples who are very analytical. An article ... Read More

These days, autism is popping up everywhere -- on "The Nanny," on "Dr. Phil," in magazines and newspapers. Some of the attention is terrific, in that it helps raise ... Read More

"Isn't it wonderful?! Tommy told his first lie today!" Who but the parent of a child on the autism spectrum would actually delight in their son's first lie? And ... Read More