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Although some neurological conditions make themselves evident during childhood, such as ADHD or anxiety, others are becoming increasingly diagnosed among adults. One of these conditions is autism, ...

You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are ...

Autism is a developmental disorder that begins early in life and impacts communication, social interaction, and may come with certain patterns of behavior. According to the CDC, autism spectrum ...

April is Autism Awareness month and time for a reminder about early identification. Dr. Maureen Grissom, faculty in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family ...

A 23-year-old woman named Zoe is using her TikTok platform to raise awareness about how autism presents in women, like herself. She's noted that autism screenings often overlook girls and women with ...

You’ve most likely heard of autism spectrum disorder, and experts say the sooner the diagnosis, the better the treatment. So as a parent, what signs should you watch out for? Dr. Deborah Bilder, ...

Girls with autism are often misdiagnosed because their symptoms manifest differently than they do in boys. Scientists say the prevalence of the disorder among girls is most likely higher than what ...

Ever feel like you're playing a character just to get through a grocery run or a work meeting? For many adult women, "masking ...

Signs of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health records to create an algorithm. Infants later diagnosed ...