A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child.

Autistic women say smear tests can leave them feeling distressed and dismissed, with some avoiding them altogether.

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Although childhood somatic conditions contribute to adult psychiatric conditions, autistic people show elevated psychiatric ...

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If a mental health or psych diagnosis feels wrong, there may be a reason: 5 common autism misdiagnoses, why they happen, and ...

Although autistic people are at increased risk of mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety, they are less likely to receive the support they need than people without autism, says ...

Fourth of July fireworks can be exhilarating, but for those on the autism spectrum they can also be overwhelming. Daniel Ekman is autistic and while he’s not affected by fireworks, he knows others ...

A 43-year-old autistic woman is missing from Richmond on Sunday morning, according to officials.

I spent years inside the financial industry. The reason I finally built something of my own was sitting across the dinner ...