The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether ...

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...

People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...

New research from Stanford University suggests that an overactive brain circuit deep in the thalamus may contribute to behaviors linked to autism. In a mouse model of the condition, suppressing ...

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When a child with autism is missing, it's crucial to check any nearby water quickly. That's according to the National Autism Association (NAA) and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ...

For decades, autism has been described as a spectrum - an elastic term that stretches from nonverbal children to adults with ...

Fixations can come in many varieties, and they’re common for neurodivergent and autistic people. While they can often be enjoyable and helpful, therapy can help if they become overwhelming. Whether it ...

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and ...