Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people. Since 2013 it’s been baked into the name of the diagnosis itself, autism ...

New research published in Nature Mental Health suggests that higher rates of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among older ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Entrepreneur Natasha Nelson always knew she was different. The 35-year old from Stone Mountain, Georgia, struggled with ...

Is the rise in late diagnoses of autism in "high masking" individuals, especially in women, due to social media influences or new information?

Researchers tested 77 university students in a curiosity-driven exploration task. Study: Autistic traits foster effective curiosity-driven exploration. Image Credit: vetre/Shutterstock.com In a recent ...

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers investigated the association between maternal autistic traits and the risk of adverse birth outcomes in the general population.

People with stronger autistic trails showed distinct exploration patterns and higher levels of persistence in a computer game, ultimately resulting in better performance than people with lower scores ...

A new study documents how schools might be teaching autistic students that they are the problem and discouraging ...

New research is changing how we understand canine behavior, suggesting some dogs may experience autism-like conditions similar to humans.

Entrepreneur Natasha Nelson always knew she was different. The 35-year old from Stone Mountain, Georgia, struggled with establishing social norms. She found small talk difficult, and couldn’t ...