A surge in diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder reveals a shift in awareness and understanding of the condition.

More U.S. adults than ever before have autism, and many are being diagnosed not as children, but in later years. While the data don’t pinpoint how many people are over age 18 when diagnosed ...

A diagnosis can help people forgive themselves for their past mistakes, and allow them to change their lives—for the ...

Sheletta Brundidge talks adult autism with Rachel Gardner from the Fraser Autism Center. Sheletta Brundidge talks adult autism with Rachel Gardner from the Fraser Autism Center. Almanac is ...

From 2011 to 2022, diagnoses rose 450% for adults ages 26 to 34. This has shown to be a relief to those who never understood their lifelong symptoms. In other news: AI can be used to determine the ...

Autism isn’t just something identified in childhood. Many adults live for years without realizing they’re on the spectrum.

Observed on April 2, Autism Awareness Day aims to raise global awareness ... Both children and adults can experience symptoms of ASD in varying degrees. With millions of people diagnosed worldwide ...

Adults living with autism who have a self-awareness about their comfort level might have a strong preference for the type of interactions where they feel confident and secure. Autism can cause ...

The Autism Society of Maine was awarded an over $20,000 check from the Mid Coast Business Development Group Friday at Belfast ...

For many adults, discovering that they are autistic later in life can be a life-changing moment – one of self-acceptance and empowerment. Consultant clinical psychologist Prakash Ravindran says ...

April's Autism Acceptance Month will likely showcase that awareness—and its limits ... As the father of a young adult who is nonverbal and has severe autism, I'm acutely aware of this ...