Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), also known as autism, often goes unnoticed in women. ASD used to be considered a predominantly male issue, but recent research indicates that there are many women with ...
Autism is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are about 5,437,988 adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...
According to Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist based in Oregon, a recent study found that 80% of women with autism ...
At St Andrew’s Autism Centre, senior coach Chloe Phua teaches adults with autism to care for themselves, manage their emotions and build independence through daily life skills. She tells CNA Women how ...
Most autistic people over the age of 40 are living without an official diagnosis, according to new research in the UK. Researchers at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at ...
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 ...
To The Contrary is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and ...
MARTHA HALLORAN IS 26 YEARS OLD, AND SHE’S BEEN PART OF THE NASHOBA LEARNING GROUP FOR MOST OF HER LIFE. WHAT ELSE DO YOU DO ON FRIDAYS AND ON TUESDAYS? WARREN CHILL. VOLUNTEERING. YOU GOT IT.
Mental health conditions are common among autistic adults, with 50% of autistic adults having a co-occurring condition, like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...