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 ...

Medically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MDMedically reviewed by Diana Apetauerova, MD How can you tell whether poor behavior is the result of autistic traits or if it's ordinary naughtiness common ...

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

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 ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

Willis, 30, said the diagnosis has "changed my life." Tallulah Willis is opening up for the first time about being diagnosed with autism as an adult. The 30-year-old daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi ...

RFK Jr. says he wants to study the causes of rising autism rates, but experts say he is ignoring the scientific evidence to ...

Sam Bankman-Fried’s failure to read social cues — in behavior exhibited by people on the autism spectrum — will put him in “extreme danger” in prison, the convicted crypto fraudster’s mother warned a ...

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 ...