You might know someone who excels at their job but dislikes small talk, or a friend who replays conversations, worrying about ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

Restricted and repetitive behaviors, along with strong preferences for sameness in both behavior and environment, are noted as hallmark features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Structured routines ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...

The Advancing the System of Care for Autistic Older Adults (ASC) study explores how health and mental health conditions emerge and change for autistic adults as they grow older. The study uses ...

In 1987, a prominent University of California Los Angeles psychologist published the culmination of his life’s work — and spurred headlines across the globe. Ole Ivar Lovaas claimed that delivering a ...

A person who identifies as having Asperger’s has unique preferences and priorities when it comes to relationships. Autism may affect some of these preferences and how someone relates to others.

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional; I am only sharing my own experience. Also, if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person; we are not a monolith, and I don’t claim to ...