While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with childhood, some people with autism are not diagnosed until adulthood, even if they had signs and symptoms in their early years. Autism has ...

Autism is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Part of the reason might be that girls are more difficult to diagnose.

Researchers have conducted one of the most comprehensive studies on how the autistic brain processes faces. Some hallmark ...

Mental health specialists emphasize that early identification remains one of the most important factors in improving long-term outcomes for children. Early diagnosis can help families access therapies ...

Autism enhances characteristics such as loyalty and focus which help those with the condition at work and in their relationships with others, experts have found. A study examining the lives of ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the ability to interact and communicate. It may have symptoms that are similar to those seen in some brain injuries. Autism spectrum disorder ...

ADHD symptoms can sometimes overshadow autism traits, making them harder to recognize. Treatment may change that balance.

Autistic people — especially females — may be more likely to reach puberty early, although more research is necessary to explain the link. This can have significant social and psychological effects, ...

COLUMBIA - A study by University of Missouri researchers found distinct facial differences between children with autism and typically developing children. The differences will enable researchers to ...

Like other teenagers, teens on the autism spectrum are itching to exercise their social muscles. They hope for new friends, ...