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Even as a practitioner who works with autistic women, and as an autistic woman myself, understanding what exactly autism spectrum disorder is can be difficult. We tend to think of spectrums in terms ...

A team of researchers has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect of the hormone ...

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If your child is struggling with certain behaviors or responsibilities, help may be as simple as creating a sticker chart. Parents, particularly those of young children, have used behavior charts to ...

“Every individual should be able to access things that they like,” said Monica Fisher, M.Ed., BCBA/COBA, director of the behavior department at Monarch Center for Autism during an edWebinar. “It is ...

The signs of autism in adults include difficulty making friends, preferring to be alone, and anxiety. Appearing blunt and having ritualized patterns of behavior may also be symptoms of autism.

Stimming refers to the natural behavior of self-stimulation. It may include nail biting, drumming your fingers on a surface, or full body movements like rocking or swaying. Stimming usually involves ...