While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with childhood, some people with autism are not diagnosed until adulthood, even if they had signs and symptoms in their early years. Autism has ...

Twenty-eight-year-old Cameron has high-functioning autism. College did not work out for him after four tries, and it has been hard for him to hold a job for over six months. He feels lost and alone in ...

In 2020, I received a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder ("ASD" or "autism"). As an autistic adult whose diagnosis of autism was missed when I was a child, I am part of what autism researchers call ...

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 ...

While neurotypical individuals often rely on unspoken social cues and a pre-established "script," adults with autism may face different challenges and triumphs in their pursuit of love. This article ...

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 ...

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous ...

Conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis, the study involved one-to-one, semi-structured interviews with 10 participants. Each participant recounted unnoticed autistic traits from ...

National health policy in England may be based on a substantial underestimate of total autism prevalence, according to a new meta-analysis led by researchers from University College London (UCL).

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 ...