SEPTEMBER 2016

Art spectrum Niam Jain doesn't speak much. But ever since the 13-year-old picked up a paintbrush last summer, he's found a way to express himself, and the art world is listening More

Great courses Here’s a range of autism training opportunities to suit everyones needs. Use the summer months to plan which workshop is for you. More

Stand up for autism Like many stand-up comics, John Williams wanted to talk about his family in his show – but his son has autism. He explains why it’s OK to laugh during his act More

Pokémon Go Released in the UK in earlier this month, is played by users walking around the real world to catch virtual Pokémon animals. It appears the game's mix of real and virtual reality has helped to break down many of the social barriers autistic people feel when they are out in public More

Female fact there is growing evidence that more girls and women have the condition than was originally thought and that it is being significantly under-diagnosed. More

Thinking sleep Cognitive behavioral therapy is a short-term form of therapy that focuses on changing how a person thinks about and reacts to specific situations. Research seems to suggest it is effective with sleep problems in autism. More

More mental health Families of people with autism have expressed concern about a lack of research and specialism into treating mental illness. Four out of five people with the condition will suffer from mental health problems at some point in their lives More

Tough job Microsoft wants autistic coders. Can it find them and keep them? Job interviews can be especially hard if you're autistic. A Microsoft effort aimed at a wider spectrum of the workforce wants to solve that More

Autism creates Research has long shown a link between certain neurological conditions and artistic skills, which comes as no surprise to some creative directors. More

Finding friends When Bob Cornelius went to his youngest son's back-to-school night, he stopped to admire their projects displayed on the wall. He spotted his little boy's assignment and hurriedly snapped a proud photo of the completed questionnaire. However, when Bob took a second look at the image later that night, he realized something heartbreaking. More