Sibling dynamics are always complex, and there’s no doubt that different personalities can clash inside a home. But in this story, one sister uses being on the spectrum as her raison d’etre… a jerk.

For four decades, a controversial idea has shaped how autism is understood by researchers, health care professionals and the public: the claim that autistic people are "mind blind." The phrase ...

Updated October 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM EDT The Trump administration's suggestion of a link between acetaminophen and autism may only serve to raise stigma about autism and make parents feel guilty that ...