What autism is, in plain words: how autistic children may think, feel, play and communicate, and the questions parents ask first.
Do vaccines cause autism? Decades of research on millions of children say no. Here is a calm guide to the evidence, the 2025-2026 US changes, and how to make shots easier for your autistic child.
Does Tylenol in pregnancy cause autism? A calm look at the studies, the 2025 FDA announcement, new 2026 sibling research, and how to use acetaminophen safely when you need it.
Stimming in autism is a natural way many autistic children calm down, take in the world and show joy. Learn what it looks like, why it matters, and how to help gently when a stim becomes harmful.
Many autistic children also have conditions like ADHD, anxiety, epilepsy, sleep or gut problems. Learn how common they are, the signs to watch for, and how to work with your child’s doctor.
Autism and ADHD often occur together, and since 2013 doctors can diagnose both. Here is how they overlap and differ, how to get assessed, and what the evidence says about support and medicine.
About 4 in 10 autistic children have an anxiety disorder, but it can look different and be easy to miss. Learn the signs, what the evidence says about treatment, and practical ways to help at home.
A calm roundup of the latest autism research from 2024 to 2026: what was found, how strong the evidence is, and what it means for your family today.
Genes play the largest known role in autism, with smaller effects from some pregnancy and birth factors. Vaccines and parenting do not cause autism. Here is the evidence.
Many autistic children experience sounds, textures, lights, and movement differently. Understanding your child’s sensory profile can make everyday life calmer and more comfortable.
Autism levels describe how much support a child needs right now. Here is what levels 1, 2, and 3 mean, how ICD-11 differs, and why levels are not the whole story.
