From Hollywood to Silicon Valley to the halls of Congress, autism in many ways is riding a growing wave of awareness and open conversation.

Many have sought insight on their own neurodiversity in the last decade — often after their children are diagnosed or after ...

For one, many adult women with autism rely on sameness and routine for ... is being diagnosed in the community versus “by the book,” Dr. McPartland says, “acknowledging that some of these ...

Then, there are some adults who might consider themselves autistic or on the spectrum. Keep in mind that you can't self-diagnose autism. Only a certified neurologist can do that. If you're an ...

ADHD rates are higher in adults with autism than the general population and having both conditions is linked to worse health outcomes, a study suggests.

But it can be costly and difficult to obtain an autism diagnosis later in life due to a shortage of medical professionals trained to work specifically with adults. Here's more information on what ...

Natasha Nelson, who was diagnosed with autism in August 2023, just after her youngest daughter was also diagnosed, sits in a sensory room she uses to calm her children in her Stone Mountain ...