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Autistic women say smear tests can leave them feeling distressed and dismissed, with some avoiding them altogether.

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Fourth of July fireworks can be exhilarating, but for those on the autism spectrum they can also be overwhelming. Daniel Ekman is autistic and while he’s not affected by fireworks, he knows others ...

Parents of children with autism usually stress the importance of patience to help their children live a normal life. Susan ...

Autistic people deserve better than a headline. Yet a widely circulated claim that autistic individuals have an average life expectancy of just 54 years continues to echo across media outlets, ...