Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Entrepreneur Natasha Nelson always knew she was different. The 35-year old from Stone Mountain, Georgia, struggled with ...

A study in Nature Mental Health provides evidence that depression, trauma, and loneliness drive suicidal thoughts in older adults with autistic traits. The findings indicate that targeted mental ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions ...

Researchers tested 77 university students in a curiosity-driven exploration task. Study: Autistic traits foster effective curiosity-driven exploration. Image Credit: vetre/Shutterstock.com In a recent ...

The broad autism phenotype (BAP), also known as broader autism phenotype, refers to a group of behaviors and traits like those that occur in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) but do not meet the ...

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 ...

AuDHD, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, is far more common than most people realize. Here's what it means, what it feels ...

New research is changing how we understand canine behavior, suggesting some dogs may experience autism-like conditions ...

Entrepreneur Natasha Nelson always knew she was different. The 35-year old from Stone Mountain, Georgia, struggled with establishing social norms. She found small talk difficult, and couldn’t ...