For young adults with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), making the transition from school to the first rites of independent adult life, including a first job and a home away from home, can be ...
An analysis of U.S. Medicaid data found that 26.7% of autistic adults without intellectual disability had an ADHD diagnosis.
When I meet recently diagnosed autistic people—either those who have been formally diagnosed or those who have chosen to self-diagnose—they often ask me: How should I share my diagnosis? Many autistic ...
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 ...
Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...
ATLANTA — 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 ...
But the National Autistic Society says that about 750,000 autistic adults in the UK remain undiagnosed. And a 2025 review ...
There are several critical issues facing children and adults with autism and their families. Some of these issues include access to education, support, and resources that can help them become ...
Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, ...
The Government plans to add 500 DAC spots by 2030, and is prepared to collaborate with private special education providers.