Communication is vital to expressing and getting what we want and need, bonding with other people and navigating the world in which we live. But, by definition, autistic people often deal with ...

In both our personal and professional lives, we’ve likely encountered challenges when working alongside others due to differences in communication style and expectations. However, when working with ...

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 ...

For years the treatment of autism has been dominated by a single treatment modality called applied behavioral analysis (ABA). ABA is a treatment modality that was designed for children in the early ...

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 ...

Meltdown is a word often associated with autism. Many people may think of meltdowns as something that happens exclusively to children—but individuals with autism may well experience meltdowns as ...

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 ...

Dear Eric: I was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as an adult at 23 (I’m 27 now) and have been encountering an issue that is really bothering me. A few times, I have been told that I’m ...

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 ...

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

Families of people with severe autism say the repeated expansion of the diagnosis pushed them to the sidelines. A new focus ...