For young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), making the transition from school to the first rites of independent adult life, including a first job and a home away from home, can be ...

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 ...

ATLANTA — Natasha Nelson, a 35-year old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Georgia, didn't have an innate sense of social norms. She didn't know why people meeting for the first time would choose to ...

There are several critical issues facing children and adults with autism and their families. Some of these issues include access to education, support, and resources that can help them become ...

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 ...

Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, ...

“I am crying while I watch this. I feel understood for the first time in my life,” wrote a woman after watching the TEDx talk “Invisible Diversity: A Story of Undiagnosed Autism” by Carrie ...

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With advanced training and extensive experience in assessing and supporting ...

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