autism
What Is Masking? The Mental Health Buzzword, Explained
Plus, what to know about unmasking.
By Liv McConnell
Meet Aidan Delbis, the 19-Year-Old Monster-Obsessed Breakout Star of Bugonia
The Southern California actor talks to Teen Vogue about autism representation and his dream future acting gig.
By Juan Velasquez
RFK Jr.'s Autism "Cure" Isn't About Tylenol, It's About "Fixing" Autistic People Like Me
Efforts to cure autism are built on the false idea that there is something inherently wrong with us.
By Emma Cieslik
James From Love on the Spectrum Reacts to RFK's Autism Comments: 'Extremely Ignorant'
"Society has made such great progress in the last 20 to 30 years. We certainly do not wish to lose that progress."
By Brittney McNamara
Bella Ramsey Opens Up About Their Autism Diagnosis, Calling It a "Freeing" and "Helpful" Label
"It enables me to walk through the world with more grace towards myself."
By Brittney McNamara
Ryan Gainer, 15-Year-Old Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy, Sparks Viral TikTok Tribute
"He was just a kid."
By Lex McMenamin
Autism Representation Is Growing on TV. Is It Any Good?
Author Marie Myung-Ok Lee and her 23-year-old son Jason, who is autistic, explore the current landscape of autism representation on screen.
By Marie Myung-Ok Lee and Jason Jacoby Lee
Autistic Students Want to Be Seen As Their Full Selves At School
Neurodivergent students deserve more than the bare minimum.
By Mary Retta
Greta Thunberg Recalls Being Relieved By Her Autism Diagnosis
“The diagnosis was almost only positive for me.”
By De Elizabeth
These TikTok Creators Are Redefining Narratives About Autism
“I really thought for a long time that I was the only person who felt the way I did.”
By Olivia Tucker
Sia Seems More Invested in The Trope of the "Pure" Autistic Girl Than Our Reality
Her response to criticism about her upcoming film, “Music,” is bewildering and offensive.
By Charlotte Gush
Sia Is Facing Backlash After Casting Maddie Ziegler As an Autistic Teen
“We’re concerned about what messages the film will send about autism.”
By De Elizabeth
Neurodiverse Students Say COVID-19 Derailed Their Routines
High schooler Lena Olson said online learning has been “a train wreck.”
By Olivia Tucker
"Everything's Gonna Be Okay" Star Kayla Cromer Is Over “Storybook Families”
She opens up about her autistic character and breaking barriers for people with disabilities.
By Gabe BergadoPhotography by Emma Trim
"Everything's Gonna Be Okay" Star Kayla Cromer on Importance of Autism Stories
"One character with autism can't represent every person with autism."
By Danielle Kwateng-Clark
Greta Thunberg Called Autism Her "Superpower" After Haters Criticized Her
"When haters go after your looks and differences, it means they have nowhere left to go."
By Brittney McNamara
Telling My High School Class That I'm Autistic Is the Best Thing I've Ever Done
I went from being the girl with secret magic to being unafraid to be my full self.
By Haley Moss
Taylor Swift Got to Meet the Autistic Boy She Helped Get a Service Dog for
She donated $10,000 to Jacob Hill in 2016.
By Andrea Park
An Autistic Teen Wanted to Find an Affordable Skincare Routine for His Acne — and the Internet Answered the Call
I’ve never seen a better example of human kindness."
By Zoë Weiner
What It's Like to Be an Autistic College Student
"Although I am not defined by my autism, it is and always will be a part of me."
By Fresh U