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 ...

ATLANTA — 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 ...

A study shows that autism symptom severity, rather than diagnostic category, maps onto distinct brain connectivity and ...

According to Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist based in Oregon, a recent study found that 80% of women with autism ...

About 2% of the world's adults have autism spectrum disorder. And many people recently have come to the realization that they're autistic as adults, some sharing their stories about their diagnosis or ...

Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has revealed that his wife believes he may be on the autism spectrum, though he admits he’s “cynical” about labeling himself. The 87-year-old actor, known for his ...

Credit: Getty Images Understanding autism symptoms in women can help physicians better identify and support women with ASD, to ultimately improve their quality of life. As physicians and researchers ...