Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

What Is Autism?

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.

Demi Burnett Gets Vulnerable About Life With Autism: "I Don't Take Care of Myself"

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Brendan Fraser Shares His Journey as a Parent of a Child With Autism — and What He's Learned

"After I Was Diagnosed With Autism, I Stopped Blaming Myself For Failed Friendships"

"Growing up, I was always praised as being the 'gifted child,'" Shifra David says.

Rosie O'Donnell Writes a Heartfelt Essay About Her Daughter With Autism

In a personal essay for People, Rosie O'Donnell opens up about the highs and lows of raising her daughter Dakota, who was diagnosed with autism when she was 2 years old.

This Is What It's Like to Have Face Blindness

Brad Pitt allegedly suffers from prosopagnosia, a face-blindness disorder, and he wants more people to know it's a real thing.

Demi Burnett Speaks Up About Being Diagnosed With Autism as a Woman

In today's medical practice, it is all too common for women to leave a hospital or doctor's office misdiagnosed — or even worse, not diagnosed at all.

This Is How I'm Raising My Child With Autism in a Bilingual Environment

At 4 years old, my son, Pablo, still wasn't able to speak.

Amy Schumer Shared How She'd Feel About Son Gene Having Autism in a Sweet Birthday Post

Amy Schumer's son, Gene, is 2!

Julia's Dad From Sesame Street Shares Tips to Help Kids With Autism Understand Masks

Even our pals on Sesame Street know wearing a mask can be bothersome, but they also know masks are essential to protecting us and our loved ones.

Ron Funches on Raising a Mixed-Race Son With Autism: "It's Been a Concern of Mine For Many Years"

Comedian Ron Funches is sharing how he's tried to protect his son from police altercations throughout his life.

18 Things Special Education Teachers Want Parents to Know

Having a child with special needs often leaves parents with oodles of questions when it comes to their education.