Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds—as measured by levels of gender-conforming play—may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in ...

Autistic adults are highly vulnerable to mental health problems and yet, our understanding of co-occurring psychiatric disorders in this population is limited. Anxiety is one of the most pervasive ...

These challenges often lead to misunderstandings, not just from the autistic person's side, but also from those around them. This mutual disconnect, known as the Double Empathy Problem, can contribute ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with symptoms that begin in early childhood and have lifelong effects, and so also significantly impacts the well-being of other family ...

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 ...

For years, many adults have carried a quiet question: why has life always felt slightly out of sync? The answer, for a growing number, is coming much later than expected. Autism, once seen mainly as a ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition with varied trajectories through the lifespan, leading to individualized patterns of ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...

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 ...