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

Research continues to show that outdated diagnostic criteria, social expectations, and a lack of awareness among ...

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

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects the way a person perceives and interacts with both other people and their surroundings. Signs and symptoms of ASD often present during the first few years of ...

A specialist occupational therapist has shared some of the key differences that he sees between autism and ADHD ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...