Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps ...

Autistic people are more likely than non-autistic people to hyperfocus on things. This is known as monotropism, where the ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there's been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis.

Researchers examined the prevalence of autism among nearly three million people born in Sweden over the past four decades ...

Experts are reconsidering the idea of autism as a spectrum, which could impact diagnoses and policy making for the condition ...

Key Takeaways Limerence refers to a state of attraction marked by intense longing, sometimes described as obsession.It goes deeper than a simple crush and can involve intrusive thoughts, rumination, ...

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) is calling for Government to commit to a faster diagnosis and tailored mental ...

Growing up, I never really understood social conventions. I often felt like everyone else in my life had been handed some esoteric script full of strange and bewildering rules of conduct, and I never ...

The double empathy problem shows that communication issues between neurotypes are about differences, not deficits. Empathy is easier with those who are similar to us, which can make understanding ...

People with autism are at a higher risk of dying early, but the number of years lost may not be as high as previously claimed, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) that is the ...

Gemma L. Williams has previously received funding from the ESRC (UKRI). She is affiliated with the National Development Team for Inclusion and the Westminster Commission on Autism. We wish to thank Dr ...