Stimming—short for "self-stimulatory behavior"—is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

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Damien Dalmayne, 17, is autistic. He also battles mental health issues that have left him unable to get out of bed and contemplating harming himself. Warning: This story contains references to ...

Chloe Leighton is crammed into the disabled toilet of a busy pub, pleading on the phone with her social worker to find her a place to stay for the night. She records the conversation because she ...

Mr. Thorp is the editor in chief of Science and a professor of chemistry and medicine at George Washington University. President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have vowed to tackle what they ...

Two of the defining clinical features of autism are marked impairment in social communication and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior. As an adult, the restricted ...

Autistic people often face an uphill battle when searching for a job, especially during interviews. New Virginia Commonwealth University research underscores the enduring value of employer ...

Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed—from a rare condition to a common reality for 1 in 36 children. The dramatic rise has drawn national attention, including from President Donald Trump, who ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In 2021, Caragh McMurtry was selected to race for Great Britain's rowing team at the Tokyo Olympics. Her spot was just reward for a glittering career that produced multiple World Cup and World ...

Stuart Harvey behind the wheel of one of his dad’s lorries (left) before going into the job as a professional as an adult (Picture: Stuart Harvey) An autistic trucker has clocked up 700,000 road ...

In December, the Cubs gave up top prospect Cam Smith, All-Star infielder Isaac Paredes and 27-year-old right-hander Hayden Wesneski for one guaranteed year of Kyle Tucker suiting up on the north ...