Autistic transgender/gender diverse individuals are more likely to have long-term mental and physical health conditions, including alarmingly high rates of self-harm, new research from the ...

An immigrant school aide caught on tape grabbing and dragging an autistic Queens student by his testicles has pleaded guilty to a felony and faces possible deportation. Garnet Collins, 51 ...

And I’ve come to find that it’s really a case of autism that I have,” West said. West said the diagnosis has helped him better understand himself. “Autism takes you to a ‘Rain Man ...

A man with autism is hoping to have broken the world record for the giving the most hugs in 60 seconds. Arsenal Whittick, 62, from Poole, said he had previously struggled to show affection to his ...

The mother of an autistic child burst into tears after a multimillionaire promised to clear her debts - and help her achieve her dream of setting up a special needs foundation - on Rich House ...

Doctors usually test for and diagnose autism in early childhood. However, as symptoms and severity can vary greatly, it can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. Autism is a neurological condition ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental conditions with behavioral, social, and communication symptoms that may be seen as early as the first year of life. Autism spectrum ...

Neurodiversity is a term (and a movement) predicated on the idea that autism and other developmental or learning conditions are differences to be embraced rather than diseases to be cured.

This study reveals that SHANK3 deficiency in brain endothelial cells disrupts BBB function during the neonatal period through β-Catenin imbalance, leading to ASD-related neuronal and behavioral ...

The deceased, Elvin D’Souza, 7, a resident of MBR Gem Park Villas, Sarjapur, was autistic and non-communicative. His mother Linet D’Souza, a researcher by profession, told The Hindu that her ...

What’s the link between autism and food refusal? What is ARFID? What is pica? How can I help my autistic child enjoy food and family mealtimes? 7 tips for helping your child to feel more relaxed ...

Asperger's syndrome refers to a high-functioning form of autism. Although it was once classified as its own condition, Asperger’s is no longer an official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and ...