A 62-year-old Clayton woman was arrested and charged after she used a stun gun on an adult with autism, authorities announced Tuesday, Feb. 10. The victim, who has been diagnosed with autism, told ...

In recent years, a lot of attention has been paid to the difficulties of children on the autism spectrum. Less thought has focused on the issues that these children may face as they enter adulthood.

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

For the artists, it's about far more than making beautiful things. It's about finding meaning, independence, and a place ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rates were 24%-37% higher in adults with autism than the general population and having both conditions was linked to ...

OCOEE, Fla. – Living with autism can be challenging, with many obstacles to overcome and not a lot of support in some cases. Two Central Florida men are using their experiences to motivate others to ...

YOUNGER PERSON WITH AUTISM, BUT DOCTORS SAY MORE ADULTS ARE JUST NOW FINDING OUT THEY HAVE AUTISM. I MET WITH ONE OMAHA WOMAN WHO WASN’T DIAGNOSED UNTIL HER EARLY 30S, AND I TALKED TO A UNMC DOCTOR ...

As a child, Trudi Sullivan would become very anxious by changes in her routine. No matter how hard she tried, she could not calm herself when that happened. Many years later, she was diagnosed with ...

Royal Caribbean says they "could have been more sensitive to their needs," in a statement shared with 'The Philadelphia ...