The concept that a person can be both autistic and struggle with mental health disorders is relatively new in the social sciences. This is due in part to the historical practice of housing autistic ...

In both our personal and professional lives, we’ve likely encountered challenges when working alongside others due to differences in communication style and expectations. However, when working with ...

Employees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions.

For 15 years, the Bluegrass Center for Autism has aimed to offer those on the autism spectrum individualized therapy to help them meet their personal goals. This year, the nonprofit took second place ...

To address a growing need, many businesses in the region provide a range of services to ensure those on the autism spectrum find success throughout childhood, at school, into adulthood and in their ...

My son is on the autism spectrum and has held jobs at two different health care facilities over the years. During his employment at these facilities, he was manipulated and made fun of by his ...

Kyle Verity sat at the kitchen table of his family’s Mattituck home one summer day in 2007, sorting coins into plastic cups. The 16-year-old was preparing for his first job at McDonald’s, and learning ...

SPARK is looking for a permanent home in York as it celebrates its eighth birthday at its Piccadilly base.

NEW YORK (AP) — Before Megan Pilatzke was diagnosed with autism, she wondered why she always felt drained when she got home from work. All day long, she’d labored to understand when to speak up or ...