Sounds, smells and social encounters are just a few of the challenges that Leironica Hawkins, an artist on the spectrum, faces every day.

A U.S. medical association wants to ban drug companies from advertising to consumers, some autism tests can have dangerous consequences, and granting agencies need to promote reproducible science.

An app designed for Google Glass aims to help children with autism recognize emotions, and Sesame Street introduces its first muppet with autism

Elsa, the star of the movie “Frozen,” is the poster child for girls with autism.

Steve Silberman’s new book, “Neurotribes,” recounts his 15-year quest to understand “the legacy of autism.”

A 3D printer makes brains out of bio-ink, and researchers debate the number of types of neurons.

Autism labels incite controversy, and a report exposes overmedication of people with autism.

A boy with autism maps the world from memory, and would-be profs are trapped in perpetual postdocs.

Scientific art takes over Twitter, and college students on the spectrum describe their struggles.

Researchers have developed a 10-minute drawing test that measures reciprocity — an important social skill that children with autism often lack.