Jet Li reveals social anxiety struggle, says he may be “slightly autistic”

Martial arts legend Jet Li recently revealed that he has long struggled with social anxiety, often avoiding media events and crowds unless r...

Hong Kong researchers say they can now detect autism in toddlers within a week

Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong have developed a fecal test kit that can potentially detect autism in toddlers with 94% a...

‘Loud and proud’: Miss Universe Philippines comes out as bisexual

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Marquez Dee has recently come out as bisexual. The 28-year-old Filipino actress and model was crowne...

Divorced couple in China remarries after son’s autism diagnosis

A divorced couple in northern China who remarried following their son’s autism diagnosis has touched the hearts of many on social medi...

‘It’s Okay Not To Be Okay’ actor Oh Jung-se takes autistic fan to Lotte World for second time

In a heartwarming moment, actor Oh Jung-se spent time with an autistic fan for a second time at Lotte World. Oh, who played the autistic c...

12-year-old Filipino girl barred from living with her parents in New Zealand due to her autism

A 12-year-old girl from the Philippines, Arianna Alfonzo, has been denied a visa to New Zealand due to her autism. New Zealand’s immigrati...

Cherokee County father fatally shoots his teenage daughter before killing himself

A 57-year-old Cherokee County father, Howard Newhouse, fatally shot his 19-year-old  daughter before killing himself. The Cherokee County Sh...

Trial set for autistic Cambodian teen whose house was stormed by nearly 20 armed officers over insult on messaging app

The trial for an autistic Cambodian teenager accused of insulting local government officials is set to begin Sept. 29.  Jailed over Telegram...

Lawsuit Claims Teen With Severe Autism Died After Louisiana Police Sat on Him For 9 Minutes

A Louisiana couple is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after the death of their severely autistic 16-year-old son, who they claim...

Taiwanese Club Hosts Event for People With Autism and Their Families

Young adults on the autism spectrum enjoyed a night for themselves at a club in Taipei on Sept. 26. The event, inspired by those in Baltimor...

Boy Sobs in Joy After Mom Brings Home McDonald’s for the First Time in Months

A boy with mild autism in Singapore has gone viral for his adorable reaction to his first McDonald’s meal in months since the COVID-19 lockd...

Blind and Autistic Artist Kodi Lee Absolutely Stuns on ‘America’s Got Talent’

America’s Got Talent’s opening night received the voice of 22-year-old autistic, blind and gifted vocalist and pianist Kodi Lee ...

Japanese Scientists Test Nasal Spray That May Alleviate Symptoms of Autism

Japanese scientists are currently testing a nasal spray that could reportedly alleviate symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurod...

7-Year-Old Chinese Boy With Autism Earns $16,000 Teaching Yoga

Meet Sun Chuyang, the youngest yoga instructor in all of China — perhaps even the youngest in the world. At the very young age of seve...

Korean-American Scientist Couple Discovers Major New Cause of Autism

A Korean-American couple may have found one of the causes of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition that has puzzled scientists from al...

Family of Autistic Teen Who Died Trapped in Hot School Bus Wins $23.5 Million Settlement

A family in Whittier, California finally got some closure after they were awarded a $23.5 million settlement after their 19-year-old autisti...

A Powerful Apple Ad Shows the Impact Technology Can Have on People with Autism

Sixteen-year-old Dillan Barmache spent most of his life silenced by autism. Now, thanks to modern technology, his thoughts and feelings are...