What happens to autistic people as we age is more of a mystery than it appears, because the definition of autism has changed so much in the lifetime of most Americans living today. Changes to ...

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 ...

I was diagnosed with autism as an adult. These traits might mean you are autistic - More adults than ever are seeking truths ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds -- as measured by levels of gender-conforming play -- may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship ...

In grade school, Jamie Donovan often spent recess picking bark off trees. At home, she sometimes hid in her father’s truck if she needed to block out visual stimulation and sounds. She usually had ...

ATLANTA — Natasha Nelson, a 35-year old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Georgia, didn't have an innate sense of social norms. She didn't know why people meeting for the first time would choose to ...

You might know someone who excels at their job but dislikes small talk, or a friend who replays conversations, worrying about what they might have done wrong. Maybe you relate to this yourself. Autism ...

What happens when we are gone? Stephanie Hall describes the housing crisis facing adults with autism and the parents who love ...

This is the exact reason why adults are increasingly turning to online tests for autism and ADHD: they are completely worn ...

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional; I am only sharing my own experience. Also, if you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person; we are not a monolith, and I don’t claim to ...