Speech ability can also change depending on the environment. For example, being in a loud and bright space like a hospital or ...

Much of the debate revolves around a push for acknowledging profound autism as its own separate diagnosis. Lougheed believes ...

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

Re “ In New Focus on Autism, Some Worry the Spectrum Is Too Broad ” (front page, Oct. 5): One thing’s for certain: The autism ...

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 ...

In 2021, a Lancet commission report on the future of autism research and care introduced the term “profound autism” for ...

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 ...

89 to 97 per cent of autistic adults aged 40+ years are undiagnosed in the UK, according to the largest review of its kind which was conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience ...

More research is needed to formulate clinical practice guidelines for practitioners in community mental health clinics who ...

After Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s months-long quest to eradicate autism spectrum disorder, he and his colleagues have apparently delivered on their promise to provide a so-called cure. This announcement ...

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 ...