The number of people with the condition has increased rapidly in recent decades. Some researchers and clinicians worry that ...

Prosper Health reports on autistic masking and unmasking, highlighting unmasking as a way to embrace one's true self while managing risks and finding supportive environments.

More teen girls and young women are self-identifying as autistic, giving clinicians a unique opportunity to help patients ...

Researchers have conducted one of the most comprehensive studies on how the autistic brain processes faces. Some hallmark ...

Autism is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Part of the reason might be that girls are more difficult to diagnose.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Westend61 via Getty Images You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re ...

ADHD symptoms can sometimes overshadow autism traits, making them harder to recognize. Treatment may change that balance.

An autistic meltdown is an intense reaction to sensory or emotional overload in autistic people. When an autistic person becomes overstimulated or unable to cope with their environment, they may ...

At 37, Elle King is embarking on a new chapter of self-discovery. After sharing her autism diagnosis on Instagram in May, the ...

Sometimes the pain isn’t coming from autism itself. It’s coming from realizing how poorly the world is built for the way your ...