ADHD symptoms can sometimes overshadow autism traits, making them harder to recognize. Treatment may change that balance.

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person perceives, ...

A major UK study has found that while most middle-aged and older adults experience low levels of anxiety, a small group of people with higher autistic traits are much more likely to report that their ...

New research published in Nature Mental Health suggests that higher rates of suicidal thoughts and self-harm among older adults with autistic traits are not directly caused by the traits themselves.

When most people think about autism, certain images come to mind: a child lining up toys in perfect rows, someone avoiding eye contact, or an individual reciting impressive facts about a specific ...

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Academics are investigating whether coping with the unknown or unexpected is a distinct contributor to anxiety in autistic adults. The new study, led by academics in the Department of Psychology at ...

When it comes to attraction, the eyes often tell the story. But what happens when the gaze itself tells us something deeper—about how people perceive and evaluate faces differently based on their ...

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