One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

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 problems in ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

I got my autism diagnosis at 38. It gave my difference a name, but not the support or the answers, I expected to follow.

These challenges often lead to misunderstandings, not just from the autistic person's side, but also from those around them. This mutual disconnect, known as the Double Empathy Problem, can contribute ...

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 ...

Autistic people may have an unusual pattern of nonverbal communication. Autistic adults often have strong preferences for routines and can become stressed if routines change. Autistic adults may have ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...