As Michael Rosen learns from Alis Rowe in Word of Mouth, people who have autism experience the world differently, and this often makes it harder for them to communicate. Read on for ten important ...

The bat costs $1 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost? Your answer could reveal if you have autistic traits. If you answered 10 cents you are likely a system one thinker, who makes ...

One traditionally thinks of dogs, guinea pigs or even horses as ideal therapy animals for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). But cats may actually represent a more ideal choice ...

Puppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate ... themselves rather than choosing finger puppets or plushie-style puppets that are typically given to younger children.

But when mice are used to study distinctly human conditions like autism, the parallels start to break down. Fifteen years ago, researchers introduced the first two mouse models of autism ...

There are 41 species that fall under the Felidae – or cat – family, according to the International Society for Endangered Cats. No matter its size, your cat probably acts like it's an apex ...

Think your cat is purring because she's happy to see you? Not always! Cats are the queens of mixed messages—here's how to understand your fickle feline. Our editors and experts handpick every ...

Joshua Meyrowitz stepped up to the stage at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood and announced himself to the crowd as “your fellow autistic,” spurring whoops and applause. “One of the hardest ...

Cats cannot have autism like humans do, but they can experience atypical behaviors that could be compared to human autism.

Once cats are 1 year old, it’s typically time to transition them from kitten food to adult food. But there are dozens of options on the market, making deciding what to feed your pet difficult.

More than 1 in 100 people are autistic. Being autistic affects people in different ways. It can bring strengths but also some challenges that can impact on how comfortable, healthy and happy you feel.

The mystery of autism has long enthralled both scientists and individuals. Over time, researchers have proposed various theories of the condition from the diametric mind to the extreme male brain ...