Meltdown is a word often associated with autism. Many people may think of meltdowns as something that happens exclusively to children—but individuals with autism may well experience meltdowns as ...

ATLANTA (AP) — Natasha Nelson, a 35-year old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Georgia, didn't have an innate sense of social norms. She didn't know why people meeting for the first time would choose to ...

Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, there's a concern about having access to resources to assist them, what their ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been associated with childhood diagnoses, but as new research shows a shift, a Maryland medical expert is sharing insight into symptoms for adults. A recent ...

Medically reviewed by Aleesha Grier, PsyD Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities.Symptoms can vary ...

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

Families of people with severe autism say the repeated expansion of the diagnosis pushed them to the sidelines. A new focus ...

How do you tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? As the autistic parent of an autistic child, I have a unique perspective on this question. First, a reminder that meltdowns are not ...

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