Most autistic people over the age of 40 in the UK are living without an official diagnosis, according to new research. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at ...

The head of an island charity supporting those with the condition says an early diagnosis is vital.

National health policy in England may be based on a substantial underestimate of total autism prevalence, according to a new meta-analysis led by researchers from University College London (UCL).

A new study has provided insight into how experiences and features of neurodiversity vary amongst adults in the UK. There is variation in people's attributes and experiences across all populations.

Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While every autistic person is different, common signs of the condition include difficulty in understanding social rules and ...

When most people hear the word “spectrum”, they may picture a straight line, like colours arranged from red to violet.