What seems like harmless everyday behavior to one person can become a major source of frustration for an autistic partner or ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that impacts communication and behavior and influences how individuals experience ...

Researchers find horseback riding can improve hyperactivity and other behavioral symptoms in children with autism and ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

A new study finds both autistic and non-autistic suspects may be judged more harshly if any idiosyncratic behaviors in ...

A new study led by Flinders University finds both autistic and nonautistic suspects may be judged more harshly if any ...

Autism is diagnosed far more often in boys than girls. New research may help explain the long-standing gender gap.

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research from the University of ...

A Wisconsin study found that training primary care providers to use the STAT autism assessment tool, supported by a year-long ...

Parents are told behavioral approaches don't work for neurodivergent kids. Rigorous trials, including with autistic kids who ...

A British poll revives debate over autism and ADHD diagnoses. How U.S., U.K. and European statistics, diagnostic standards and treatment options compare.