Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as autism, often goes unnoticed in women. ASD used to be considered a ...

Credit: Getty Images Understanding autism symptoms in women can help physicians better identify and support women with ASD, to ultimately improve their quality of life. As physicians and researchers ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Natasha Nelson, a 35-year old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Georgia, didn't have an innate sense of social norms. She didn't know why people meeting for the first time would choose to ...

You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are ...

F rom the outside, autism can be difficult to understand. The unique sensory world of an autistic person can mean that a ...

Autistic regression refers to a loss of previously acquired skills or a backtracking of developmental milestones. In young children, it may represent autism onset. In older children and adults, it may ...

Girls with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as autism, often have more subdued symptoms than those that occur in boys. Instead of showing the stereotypical signs of autism, factors such as ...

Australian Medical Association Queensland president Nick Yim said there was no evidence to show hyperbaric oxygen therapy could help autistic people. "These pseudo-science or non-evidenced treatments ...