More and more adults are wondering if they have autism. These signs could help with a diagnosis
The number of new diagnoses of autism in adulthood is soaring. Signs include challenges with social communication or ...
More adults are wondering if they have autism: Tips to seek a diagnosis
More adults have sought insight on their own neurodiversity in the last decade — often after their children are diagnosed or ...
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How Oman’s progress in autism awareness is breaking taboos and building inclusive societies across the region
After a recent visit to Muscat, journalist Alexander Seale highlights Oman’s evolving approach to autism inclusion and the role of the National Autism Center ...
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I've worked as an engineer at Google, Meta, and Amazon, and I found out I'm autistic in my late 30s. Here's how it's impacted my tech career.
Impact Link This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with 42-year-old Lee McKeeman, from Texas, about navigating Big Tech as an autistic person. The following has been edited ...
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Assessment and support of children and adolescents with gender dysphoria
Around 35% of referred young people present with moderate to severe autistic traits. The psychosocial assessment also explores the child’s expectations of what will change if a social or physical ...
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The year of the snake: How my mother came to embrace her zodiac sign
In some contexts, those traits might describe a Lady Macbeth or ... healthcare for her family — and specifically for me, her autistic son. In 1999, I really liked watching subway doors open ...
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Innovative one-minute video game boasts 80% success rate in diagnosing autism
"Diagnosing autism can be challenging, especially when children have overlapping traits with other conditions like ADHD. If the condition is misdiagnosed, it can impact support and resources for ...