By Lisa Richwine and Sarah Mills LOS ANGELES, March 11 (Reuters) - A powerful scene in the action epic "Gladiator II" had one big problem: a camera crew was visible behind actor Paul Mescal as his character prepared for a high-stakes battle.

When James Hunt began posting about his boys online, it was a way to describe the emotions and experiences of their extraordinary lives. In sharing his family’s joy and struggles, he realised they wer

Loneliness has long been a pervasive issue within the disability community, growing even more pronounced as individuals age. Research indicates that, in particular, autistic adults grapple with markedly higher levels of loneliness compared to their non ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people learn, communicate and interact with others, as well as restrictive or repetitive behaviors.

The idea that autistic people lack a ‘theory of mind’ has shaped ASD research for 40 years. The evidence never supported it – and it’s time to move on.

"Alex was a kind, loving, and enthusiastic person, and a bright light in the community," family said in a statement to WMAR-2 News.

Joanne was inspired to create the device to help her son Harry [BBC] A mother who feared for her autistic son's safety whenever she left the house was determined to create a device that meant he could live his life to the fullest.

A teacher’s aide pleaded guilty to assault for forcing a 9-year-old nonverbal autistic student to eat hot sauce. When asked why, she allegedly said: “He deserved it.”

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and Police Chief Gregory Der made it clear that training for situations like the deadly police shooting that killed an autistic man earlier this month is a priority.