Health Insider Arizona State researcher conducts ‘me-search’ on autism with national impact Rachel Louise Just
When the CDC released its 2025 Community Report on Autism in April, it marked a milestone in the decades-long efforts to understand the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder. And for one of the authors of the report, it was the culmination of years of effort to understand more about the world — and himself. Joshua […]
The 9 Biggest Signs Of Autism In Adulthood
Westend61 via Getty Images Internally, many undiagnosed adults with autism say they feel different from those around them. You may have seen videos on social media where people detail the signs that made them realize they’re autistic. Viewers are finding them enlightening and comforting as many people — mainly women — are undiagnosed as they […]
Gastrointestinal issues linked with anxiety, social withdrawal for kids with autism: Findings could help shape future treatments aimed at easing pain for kids with autism experiencing constipation, stomach pain
Children with autism spectrum disorder tend to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and stomach pain, at a higher rate than their neurotypical peers. Some also experience other internalizing symptoms at the same time, including stress, anxiety, depression and social withdrawal. Until now, no studies have examined the causal relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and internalizing […]
What Are the Signs of Asperger’s in Adults?
Signs of Asperger’s in adults Asperger’s, like autism, was mostly noticeable in interactions with other people. A person who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s or mild autism is usually not unhappy when alone. Mild autism doesn’t mean someone can’t keep a job, care for themselves, or start a family if they choose to do so […]
Study shows differences between brains of girls, boys with autism
Brain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The differences, identified by analyzing hundreds of brain scans with artificial intelligence techniques, were unique to autism and not found in typically developing boys and girls. The research helps explain why autism symptoms differ […]
What Are Some Signs of High Functioning Autism? Symptoms, Checklist
People with high-functioning autism have the ability to read, write, and handle basic skills; however, they have difficulties with social interaction and communication. High-functioning autism refers to autism spectrum disorder where people can read, write, and handle basic skills, such as eating and getting dressed. However, they still have difficulties with social interaction and communication. […]
What Are the 5 Different Types of Autism? Diagnosis, Treatment
5 different types of autism The 5 different types of autism include Asperger’s syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, Kanner’s syndrome, and PDD-NOS. The 5 main types of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) include: Asperger’s syndrome: Asperger’s syndrome was the term used before 2013, but now it has been reclassified as level I ASD by the […]