Some autistic adults become so accustomed to adapting their behavior that their difficulties remain largely invisible to the ...

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research from the University of ...

Masking is a common socialization strategy among autistic individuals, and many report a complicated relationship with the ...

Autism and ADHD traits appear to follow different social paths. In a study of 9,619 Japanese students, autistic traits were linked to later peer problems, while ADHD traits were tied to academic ...

Restricted and repetitive behaviors, along with strong preferences for sameness in both behavior and environment, are noted as hallmark features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Structured routines ...

A new Perspective argues that immersive virtual reality, by reducing the salience of the social audience and capturing motor ...

Autism likely has deep genetic roots, but the latest research provides hope that some learning techniques can lessen symptoms of the developmental disorder. In children with the mildest cases of ...

Caring for children with autism who demonstrate self-injurious or aggressive behaviors often poses a number of serious challenges to parents and educators. Several different psychotropic medications ...

Parents are told behavioral approaches don't work for neurodivergent kids. Rigorous trials, including with autistic kids who ...

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