Autistic burnout is primarily characterized by chronic and persistent exhaustion, a loss of capacity or skills, and reduced tolerance to stimuli. 3 Although autistic burnout can vary vastly from ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — April marks World Autism Month, and a local author is offering some advice for people with autism to manage a common issue. The Autistic Burnout Workbook, written by Dr. Megan ...

When I began working with autistic adults, there was only one book I could find on the topic. It held a very narrow perspective on what autistic adults needed. Over the last 10 years, autism advocates ...

PHOTOS: 'The Ladds 500' brings daylong 500-lap relay parade to Portland’s Ladd Circle Park Spring in Portland brings a new twist to Ladd Circle Park: a daylong 'relay parade' to rack up 500 laps ...

Memories of Carmen Peebles’ old job came flooding back to her as she sat in Denver’s City Park. She often brought the children she worked with there to play and get outside. As a board certified ...

SIMSBURY, Conn. (WTNH) – “When he was just over 1.5-years-old, his tantrums really started to escalate,” said Lisa Candera of her son Ben, who was diagnosed with autism about a year later. This single ...

Sensory differences are central to autism, influencing how everyday environments are perceived, experienced, and impacting overall well-being. By designing spaces that respect these differences, we ...

April was Autism Acceptance Month and the conversation continues to evolve — from simply raising awareness to fostering ...

Adult autism diagnoses are rising significantly due to increased awareness and improved understanding, moving beyond narrow ...