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 ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Natasha Nelson, a 35-year old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Georgia, didn't have an innate sense of social norms. She didn't know why people meeting for the first time would choose to ...

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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 ...

A new study suggests autistic individuals may face a higher risk of psychosis, highlighting the importance of early mental health screening while reinforcing that autism and psychosis are distinct ...

Receiving a medical diagnosis later in life can be a deeply emotional and eye-opening experience, finally bringing answers to ...