Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

Stimming, in all its forms, reflects our shared need for grounding, an expression of the connection between body and mind. Self-stimulatory behaviors are often associated with autism, but in truth, ...

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 ...

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research from the University of ...

The initiative reflects Autism Speaks' broader commitment to supporting autistic people throughout the lifespan, including the growing population of autistic adults who are aging and may experience ...

Restricted and repetitive behaviors, along with strong preferences for sameness in both behavior and environment, are noted as hallmark features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Structured routines ...

Autistic people may have an unusual pattern of nonverbal communication. Autistic adults often have strong preferences for routines and can become stressed if routines change. Autistic adults may have ...

Despite the naysayers, research into the gut-autism axis is producing useful results and helping kids with autism feel less ...

Flexible curriculum model allows real-time response to evolving social challenges faced by children, teens, and adults ...

CARD® expands in Arizona, opening 4 new centers, hiring 200+ staff, and offering immediate autism services with no ...