Rosie O’Donnell’s child was diagnosed with autism at 2. Years later, she believed she had sought out every resource to help. The actor, comedian, TV host and producer had the means and the access. But ...

Several recent TV series for adults have featured autistic lead characters. A new PBS show looks to expand that trend into children’s programming. By Laurel Graeber Carl isn’t unlike many small ...

Rosie O'Donnell is ready to share a part of her and her 12-year-old child, Clay's story with the world. The comedian and mother of 5 adopted Clay, who identifies as nonbinary and is autistic, with her ...

Rebecca Quel sprays her son, Stephen, as he bounces on a trampoline in the family's back yard Aug. 7, 2025. Stephen, who is autistic and nonverbal, spends time on the trampoline year-round. It gets so ...

Over the decades, autism’s definition has expanded to a spectrum in which some people experience profound limitations and others exhibit more modest presentations. This has meant that most people on ...