Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps ...

Autistic people are more likely than non-autistic people to hyperfocus on things. This is known as monotropism, where the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are ...

When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments ...

Young Author shines a powerful light on autism in a creative way I wrote the book for my little brother Zaire and all ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by differences in social interactions and in the understanding of others' thoughts or feelings, restricted interests and ...

Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

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 ...

Communication is vital to expressing and getting what we want and need, bonding with other people and navigating the world in which we live. But, by definition, autistic people often deal with ...

Adult children cutting ties with parents is not a new phenomenon. A 2020 study found that 10% of Americans were estranged from a parent or child (Pillemar, 2020). This situation may be even more ...