“He’s autistic,” I say, responding to a question about my 9-year-old son. After shifting in her chair, a co-worker responds: “It must be hard to have a child on the spectrum.” A version of this ...

Dr. Stone answers the question: 'Signs Of Odd Language Use In Autism?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What are some of the signs of odd language use in a person with autism? Answer: In people with autism, ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- When Heather Patrick was growing up, she knew she was different. At the age of 16, she was diagnosed with autism. She graduated from high school at 21, and went from one community ...

It is vital that we reflect critically on our own use of language and whether it aligns with our beliefs and values. Source: Erdenebayar/Pixabay In the preceding article, we explored our own ...

I wanted to express my gratitude to The Chronicle for raising awareness of the needs of autistic college students in the article “Learning the ‘Unspoken Rules’” (January 31). As an autistic adult who ...

Having nonspeaking autism does not mean a person cannot communicate or understand language. With the right support, they can become a strong communicator, with or without verbal language. Share on ...