These biases and shortcomings are the subject of “Off the Spectrum: Why the Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls,” a new book by brain imaging expert Gina Rippon. Rippon, professor ...

I wouldn’t call it an excuse. But it’s certainly an explanation. At the age of 38, I have been diagnosed with high-functioning autism, and it goes a long way to account for the fact that I am ...

Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication skills, and are often accompanied by other behavioural ...