Autism ranks among the top ten health problems for young people under 20. A new study published recently in The Lancet Psychiatry says that in 2021, nearly 62 million people had autism spectrum ...

When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of differences ...

Autism diagnoses have risen dramatically over the past few decades, especially at the milder end of the spectrum—often called “Level 1” or “high-functioning” autism. Many families and adults diagnosed ...

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg describes herself as having Asperger’s while others on the autism spectrum, such as Australian comedian Hannah Gatsby, describe themselves as “autistic”. But ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...

Autism is diagnosed more often in boys than in girls. Part of the reason might be that girls are more difficult to diagnose.