Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those ...

You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are ...

Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults.

Autism is a developmental disorder that begins early in life and impacts communication, social interaction, and may come with certain patterns of behavior. According to the CDC, autism spectrum ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with childhood diagnoses, but as new research shows a shift, a Maryland medical expert is sharing insight into symptoms for adults. A recent ...

Girls with autism are often misdiagnosed because their symptoms manifest differently than they do in boys. Scientists say the prevalence of the disorder among girls is most likely higher than what ...

A 23-year-old woman named Zoe is using her TikTok platform to raise awareness about how autism presents in women, like herself. She's noted that autism screenings often overlook girls and women with ...

Autism is a condition that tends to be rather difficult to diagnose. There is a saying that if you've met a child with autism, well, you've met one child with autism, because each one is vastly ...

Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, there's a concern about having access to resources to assist them, what their ...

Signs of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health records to create an algorithm. Infants later diagnosed ...

Université de Montréal psychiatry professor Laurent Mottron has spent his career studying the cognitive processes of people ...