Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable.Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Autistic people may have an unusual pattern of nonverbal communication.Autistic adults often have strong preferences for routines and can become ...

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

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 ...

Social communication and interaction skills can be challenging for people with ASD. Examples of social communication and social interaction characteristics related to ASD can include People with ASD ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...

When it comes to autism, the statistics are clear. Boys are diagnosed nearly four times more often than girls. However, research shows girls might be flying under the radar a bit, and not getting that ...

Cindy Andree-Bowen, School principal of ABC of NC says it can be a process for parents to figure out why their child might be behaving differently, and what triggered it. She says as soon as you see a ...

The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to embrace the differences of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental disability that ...

Yale School of Medicine (YSM) scientists have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to ...

When children receive early autism evaluations and consistent access to effective therapies, their ability to adapt and thrive improves dramatically. Autism. It’s a word many of us know, with 1 in 36 ...