The National Autistic Society says that getting autism diagnoses is important because it helps autistic people understand ...

Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, ...

Research continues to show that outdated diagnostic criteria, social expectations, and a lack of awareness among ...

An autism assessor has shared the criteria he uses when diagnosing autism, as well as how the behaviours displayed are ...

More adults have sought insight on their own neurodiversity in the last decade — often after their children are diagnosed or ...

Celebrities including Melanie Sykes are raising awareness about autism in females by revealing their “relief” after being diagnosed with the condition as adults. Television presenter Sykes ...

Girls may mask their symptoms due to what ... and genetic factors. The early signs and symptoms of autism vary widely. Some children with ASD only have mild symptoms, and others have severe ...

The hallmark signs of autism are challenges with social communication skills and restricted and repetitive behaviors, according to Andy Shih, chief science officer at Autism Speaks in New York City.

When the county nurse arrived last spring at Sandra Thompson’s home, it was a routine visit to evaluate Thompson’s newborn daughter. Her three-year-old son, Nathan, was also home. The ...

A sensory integration-trained speech-language pathologist has shared some early signs of autism in children parents should be aware of. Jessie Ginsburg, a therapist who is an expert in sensory ...

The study highlights how many autistic girls struggle with social expectations, sensory overload, and bullying. Unlike their male counterparts, who may exhibit more overt signs of autism ...