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

WASHINGTON (AP) — A White House announcement Monday — suggesting that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may contribute to rising autism rates in the U.S. — comes shortly after President Donald Trump ...

Hiding who you are is an uncomfortable and exhausting experience. For many autistic people, that experience is a daily reality. In places where the full spectrum of neurodiversity is not understood or ...

Academics at Bournemouth University (BU) have been exploring the impact of menopause on autistic people and discovered that the transition can be life-changing—and in some instances even ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

Caroline Connor's concerns about her son Mason's development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn't talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the ...