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 ...

Autism enhances characteristics such as loyalty and focus which help those with the condition at work and in their relationships with others, experts have found. A study examining the lives of ...

Autism or - as it is medically referred to - autism spectrum disorder, is used to describe a range of conditions which can affect how a person communicates and interacts with others. More than one in ...

Researchers have discovered a molecular difference in the brains of autistic people compared to neurotypical people, a ...

A novel investigation into the impacts of neuronal mutations on autism-related characteristics in humans has been described. A novel investigation into the impacts of neuronal mutations on ...

Some Americans come to an autism diagnosis early, as young as 2 years old; yet for others, diagnoses are happening much later, sometimes decades into their lives. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

Gut microbiome differences may shape autism traits, with beneficial bacteria linked to better gut health, lower inflammation, ...

Healthcare professionals in most regions of the US can order the test for women who previously had a child diagnosed with ...

Autistic people — especially females — may be more likely to reach puberty early, although more research is necessary to explain the link. This can have significant social and psychological effects, ...