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Academics at Bournemouth University (BU) have been exploring the impact of menopause on autistic people and discovered that ...

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When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s appointment in confusion. Their toddler — who was very social — didn’t resemble the ...

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While many people believe that autism is a form of neurodivergence that largely affects children, more and more adults are being diagnosed later in life. This isn't because they didn't always have the ...

From the outside, autism can be difficult to understand. The unique sensory world of an autistic person can mean that a joyful event—like a Christmas party—can become nightmare of noise, lights, ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth are more likely to struggle with suicidal thoughts and mental health conditions than non-autistic ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth face significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide than non-autistic ...