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 ...

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 ...

When most people think of autism, they picture sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors or social difficulties. But research shows that early signs can also show up in the way a child walks, often ...

New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

Mixed autism with developmental delay: Roughly 19 percent showed early developmental delays but few signs of anxiety, depression or disruptive behavior. Researchers call this group “mixed” because its ...

Most autistic people over the age of 40 in the UK are living without an official diagnosis, according to new research. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at ...

Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House announcement about autism is expected Monday afternoon after President Donald Trump's weekend comment that "I think we found an answer" to the developmental disorder.

Professor Nicole Rinehart, who has worked as a clinical psychologist for the last 20 years and is based out of Australia, says that having an 'odd gait' is now listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical ...

For decades, researchers have looked for links. Most believe the disorder springs from a complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn and Azeen Ghorayshi ...