Autism is often thought of as a childhood condition, but this is far from true. Autism is a lifelong condition—and most autistic people are adults. Yet less than 1% of autism research has focused on ...

New research shows that dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can be helpful for autistic adults, at least if it's neuroaffirmative DBT.

Autism has characteristics that include challenges in social communication and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive behaviors and interests. Adults living with autism face ...

In-depth research conducted by UC Davis Health shows that a significant number of autistic children also have ...

While autism itself has no single cause, researchers say their findings help us understand how early life factors can shape ...

It can be hard for children to understand and express their emotions, especially for younger children. Autistic children may have additional challenges in recognizing their emotions and expressing ...

A behavioral analyst breaks down what autism is and what it looks like in children diagnosed level 2 or 3 on the autism spectrum.