In elementary school, Ariel sat alone at a desk in the closet. She could see the class through a two-way mirror, but no one could see her. She doesn’t remember if it was a punishment, but she ...

Clinicians are meeting more and more adult patients who think they "have autism"—but were not diagnosed as children. This apparent increased frequency of adults presenting with self-diagnosed autism ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While every autistic person is different, common signs of the condition include difficulty in understanding social rules and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions ...

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 ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rates were 24%-37% higher in adults with autism than the general population and having both conditions was linked to ...