Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyD Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.Symptoms can vary ...

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

Autism is defined as persistent deficits in social communication and social interactions across multiple contexts and restricted repetitive patterns of behavior interests or activities (DSM-V-TR, 2023 ...

There seemed to be many possible causes for autistic behavior. That didn’t sit well with the public, who wanted a single cause they could identify and cure. Nothing of the sort happened, and the ...

The new research reinforces how complex the neurodevelopmental disorder is and that there isn’t a single cause.

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...

The FDA approved leucovorin calcium tablets for cerebral folate deficiency, a condition that prevents the vitamin folate from ...

Discovering the cause of autism isn’t the point. Creating neurodiverse-affirming resources and services is what is needed.

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds -- as measured by levels of gender-conforming play -- may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship ...