This month’s newsletter highlights findings on the use of three medication types during pregnancy.

In “I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder,” Sarah Kurchak weaves together jagged honesty, funny anecdotes and occasionally painful doses of self-awareness.

Looking for signs of autism in characters from history and literature can offer insight into society’s changing perceptions through time — but it can also increase the risk of stigma against people with the condition.

Shared sketch books chart a father-daughter relationship over time and provide a valuable outlet for self-regulating emotions.

An award-winning photography series offers a close look at one autistic person coming of age in New York City.

In the final installment of Graeme Simsion’s bestselling Rosie trilogy, the protagonist’s implied autism becomes explicit — and leaves our reviewer cold.

Katie Carey, who has illustrated several Spectrum articles, reveals her creative process and her strategies for pushing past mental blocks.

Some fan-fiction authors are beginning to incorporate autism into their stories, especially in the Harry Potter universe.

Architects are working with schools to create welcoming, versatile spaces for students on the spectrum.

Ben Barres agonized over whether to come out as male or commit suicide. In a posthumous memoir, he makes clear that coming out was the right choice.