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Could You Be Autistic and Not Even Know It?

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 1 in 54 children in the United States today is autistic. However, it is quite alarming to know that you or a loved ...

Armin Auctor

Cutouts spelling autism.

How Our Ancestors With Autistic Traits Led a Revolution in Ice Age Art

Around 30,000 years ago, realistic Ice Age art suddenly flourished in Europe. Extremely accurate depictions of bears, bison, horses, and lions decorate the walls of Ice Age archaeological sites such as Chauvet Cave in southern France. The ability to focus on detail, a common trait among people with autism, allowed realism to flourish in Ice ...

Troy Oakes

A rhinoceros cave painting.