Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

That just kept going, week after week, day after day.” Her communication difficulties, sensitivity to noise and other ...
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What is high-functioning autism and how is it diagnosed?

"High-functioning autism" describes autistic people who can complete some daily tasks and blend into society. People with high-functioning autism can have trouble starting conversations and ...
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Adults with autism share personal experiences: ‘We often don’t talk about adults, and high functioning adults’

GATES, N.Y. – Saturday morning, the Gates Public Library hosted Campaign D, a nonprofit founded by people on the autism spectrum. The event featured a panel of autistic people who each picked five ...
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Oxytocin Improves Social Interaction in High-Functioning Adults With Autism

February 18, 2010 — Inhaling the hormone oxytocin appears to improve social interactions in adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (HF-ASD), new research suggests. The study showed that ...
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In Search of Better Ways to Understand Autism

Readers weigh in on the challenges of defining and diagnosing the condition. To the Editor: Re “In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for ...
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On this World Autism Day, one group aims to connect adults on the spectrum in meaningful ways

TODAY IS WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE MILLIONS ON THE SPECTRUM. AND HERE AT HOME, ADVOCATES ARE NOTICING A GAP WHEN IT COMES TO FOSTERING THAT SUPPORT ...