About 2% of the world's adults have autism spectrum disorder. And many people recently have come to the realization that they're autistic as adults, some sharing their stories about their diagnosis or ...

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) ...

People age 18 or older with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and who have a significant mood disorder or other behaviors that interfere with function and quality of life are needed to take part in a ...

What are the issues surrounding supporting the aging older patients with autism? How can health care providers understand and accommodate their needs? Although older adults with autism spectrum ...

Dr. Wayne Fisher answers the question: 'Signs Of Autism Spectrum In An Adult?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: What are some "red flags" that might signal a need to evaluate the possibility of an autism ...

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 ...

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring intellectual disability will need more services and social supports than the average person throughout their lifetime, especially ...

Borderline autism is not a diagnosis — it is an informal term some people may use to describe mild symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Social communication difficulties and repetitive ...

Kory Andreas, a 43-year-old from Gambrills, Maryland, always had friends jokingly tell her she was “too much” because she was so intensely passionate about things she loved. But when she became a ...