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

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

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

Researchers examined the prevalence of autism among nearly three million people born in Sweden over the past four decades ...

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

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.

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SB 418 will strengthen officer preparedness, reduce misunderstandings and give families greater peace of mind as their loved ones live a more independent life.’ ...

"His autism is not the story’s worn-out comedic hook, a box-ticking exercise or the sum total of his identity," writes ...

An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

"Life will be a challenge for them, and we have to prepare them as best we can," says one ...