In recent months, the New York Times has gotten a lot of positive press in the autism community for Amy Harmon's series of sensitive articles regarding the many issues that impact those with autism ...

It seems likelier than not that the Asperger’s diagnosis will disappear from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Seven months from now, the DSM-5 will be with us, and ...

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Elon Musk revealed this month that he has Asperger’s syndrome. He may have known that his whole life, or he may have learned it relatively recently, as recognition and diagnosis of this mild form of ...

When I was first diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, I was scared. I was definitely not relieved to hear that I was “different” and that my brain was, and always will be, different. I felt like I’d ...

A person who identifies as having Asperger’s has unique preferences and priorities when it comes to relationships. Autism may affect some of these preferences and how someone relates to others.

Social challenges and unusual behaviors or interests categorize all three conditions. These problems range from mild to severe, as no two people on the autism spectrum are alike. However, Asperger’s ...

Elon Musk announced during his monologue on Saturday Night Live that he has Asperger’s, a mild form of autism. It’s a condition that–obviously–does not limit his intelligence, creativity, or his ...

Billionaire Elon Musk made his debut as host of Saturday Night Live earlier this month. And true to form, the Tesla and SpaceX founder started making news right in the opening monologue: "I don't ...