A close examination of a recent paper about autism diagnosis in children and adults reveals powerful, surprising stories.

Two weeks ago, a team of American researchers published a major report documenting an astonishing rise in the diagnosis of ...

An estimated 90% of autistic people over 50 have not received a diagnosis, research suggests.

New research from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during ...

Kennedy sees autistic people as problems to be solved, not as people with disabilities who deserve to be accepted.

I took my son to a psychiatrist to work on some issues. I was evaluated and found out I'm neurodivergent. I struggled to accept the diagnosis at first.

The latest tests aren't quiet there, but we continue to work toward early detection and better support systems for autistic kids.

Language trends change quickly at the hands of social media users. They explode into our screens, rather than slowly evolve.

When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. "We quickly pursued evaluation through ...

The Texas Supreme Court cleared the way on Friday for the southern US state to set a new execution date for an autistic man ...

He was officially diagnosed with autism and ADHD at age 6. Then the doctor offered to evaluate me. At first, I said no. As a single working mother of three, holding a successful long-term job in ...