Whether catching up with a friend in the grocery store or talking to a family member offering their support, Anne Couldridge, who is a full-time caregiver for her 24-year-old autistic son, Connor, ...

“What strikes me most about this crisis is the ordinary amid the extraordinary." April is recognized as World Autism Month and is usually filled with special events to mark the occasion, including ...

Reading the news, the prognosis for autistic adults looks like a very mixed bag. On one hand are hopeful stories about Project Search, Autism at Work, and Neurodiversity in school. Those accounts ...

Life, for me, is an ongoing journey of self-awareness. As I have new experiences, or look back at old ones, I continue to discover new facets to my experience of autism. This facet is one that is ...

A home which looks after young adults with autism and learning disabilities has been rated outstanding by the Care Quality ...

Thank you to Liz Kowalczyk and the Globe Spotlight Team for their article about children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and safety issues in group homes (“Families confront system in turmoil ...

Many experts say the NIH projects represent a body of rigorous science that could provide critical insights and help further the field of autism research.

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

When considering autism in the context of hospital security, it’s crucial for hospital staff and security personnel to be aware of and sensitive to the unique needs and behaviors of individuals with ...

Psychological therapy offered in primary care and via community mental health care services might provide declines in depression or anxiety in autistic adults; however, the recovery rate is well below ...

Mental health conditions are common among autistic adults, with 50% of autistic adults having a co-occurring condition, like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...