Autism News & Insights

A Simple Change That Could Save Lives Navigating a traffic stop can be stressful for anyone—but for individuals with autism, flashing lights, loud sirens, and rapid communication can turn a routine encounter into an overwhelming experience. That’s why sheriffs across New York State are embracing a new initiative aimed at making these situations safer and […]

Rethinking Autism Causes: What Science Really Says For decades, many parents—especially mothers—have silently carried the weight of guilt, wondering if something they did during pregnancy could have caused their child’s autism. Infections, depression, stress, even a bout of the flu have all been scrutinized. But a groundbreaking study out of NYU Langone Health has turned

Rethinking the Autism-Pregnancy Connection: What the Latest Research Really Means For decades, many parents—especially mothers—have carried the emotional weight of wondering if something during pregnancy may have caused their child’s autism. Did a moment of stress, an illness, or a health condition somehow influence their baby’s brain development? A groundbreaking new study has finally put

Autism Rates Are Rising—But So Is Our Understanding If you’ve heard that autism rates have increased dramatically since the 1990s, you’re absolutely right. Back then, autism was considered rare—affecting roughly 1 in 1,000 children. Today, the number is closer to 1 in 31. For many parents, this can feel overwhelming. Why are so many more

Building Bridges: College Mentors Guiding High School Students with Autism A transformative new program in New York City is setting a powerful example of what’s possible when students with autism are given not only support—but leadership. In a growing mentorship initiative, high schoolers on the autism spectrum are being paired with college students who also