KENTWOOD, Mich. — On the heels of Autism Awareness Month in April, advocates gathered at Celebration Cinema in Kentwood on May 7 for the screening of a film about nonverbal autism called "Spellers".

From a young age, I realized that my connection with my sister was fundamentally and profoundly different from my peers’ ...

About a third of children with autism aren't able to speak—but that doesn't mean they're unable to listen and comprehend, a new study reports. About 1 in 4 kids and teens who have autism and are ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Life can be quite difficult for people on the autism spectrum who are minimally or nonverbal as well as for their caretakers. Autism Breakthrough in Knoxville introduced WATE ...

Making friends can be among the biggest challenges autistic children face, but for these youngsters, it was a piece of cake. When it comes to people with disabilities, inclusivity can make all the ...

One family’s breakthrough may provide hope for thousands of parents who’ve been told their children will never talk. When their son, Mason, now 5, was diagnosed with nonverbal autism at 2 1/2 years ...

Once a non-verbal teenager from Atlanta, Marcus Boyd has transformed into an international speaker and advocate for autism. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 10, Boyd faced a ...

Anxiety in autism can wreak havoc on functioning. It can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but downright nightmarish for someone who cannot use language. Although we still have a long ...

Caroline Connor's concerns about her son Mason's development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn't talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the ...