There is a moment many parents know well. A child becomes overwhelmed, and everything suddenly escalates. Screaming, crying, ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...

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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 ...

A major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a small group of ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

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Within a matter of seconds, your child slips from your watchful eye and wanders away. Soon, he or she is nowhere to be found.more For any parent, few things strike more fear than a missing child. But ...

A new autism workforce survey reveals why many autistic employees succeed professionally while quietly struggling with ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds—as measured by levels of gender-conforming play—may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in ...