There are adults who remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions such as bipolar disorder or depression, which ...

Sensitivity to sensory input — like noise and sight — is another potential sign of autism, said Gardner-Wright, who added ...

Amanda Sabo reviews reports of stigma, misdiagnosis, care and advocacy by autistic adults, previously diagnosed with ...

More adults have sought insight on their own ... But to meet the diagnostic definition of autism, the symptoms must cause significant impairment, said Dr. Arthur Westover, a psychiatrist who ...

Many have sought insight on their own neurodiversity in the last decade — often after their children are diagnosed or after ...

New findings reveal that CBD cannabis extract may significantly improve the behavior and emotional regulation of children and ...

A growing number of adults are being diagnosed with autism — a shift driven by increased awareness and better understanding ...

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to highlight the challenges faced by individuals on the spectrum. Despite increased ...

Autism is rising in the United States. Dr. Shaylin Chock, child and adult psychiatrist for Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, explains more.

In the last decade, Prakash has worked with over 10 adults with autism, many of whom have found a late diagnosis to be a deeply affirming experience. “For some, it helps explain lifelong ...

And those internal symptoms are very different from person to person. “There are so many ways that autism can show up ... Additionally, some adults also say they feel more comfortable with ...