Has autism been divided into four types? Reading the research
A study of 5,392 autistic children explores patterns of traits. Understand how statistical groups differ from diagnostic categories and personal forecasts.
Research
Understand findings in the context of participants and methods. Our notes explain results, limits and everyday relevance, with research years separate from editorial dates.
Autism and communication: why did two studies differ?
Explore story-transfer experiments, distinguish information accuracy from rapport, and compare findings from 2020 and 2025 without overstating their implications.
Autistic burnout: understanding exhaustion and finding support
Understand burnout research, its overlap with other causes of fatigue, and practical ways for adults and families to describe needs and seek support.