Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences, according to new research from the University of ...

A recent study published in Nature Mental Health suggests that middle-aged and older adults with elevated autistic traits ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

Restricted and repetitive behaviors, along with strong preferences for sameness in both behavior and environment, are noted as hallmark features of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Structured routines ...

With 1 in 31 children now identified with autism, Kind BH is helping NC families navigate diagnosis, access care, and ...

A recent study found that the degree to which a person possesses autistic traits is linked to how their brain processes ...

Two new studies from the UC Davis MIND Institute examined regulatory T cells (Tregs) and their potential role in neuroinflammation and behavioral changes associated with autism. Tregs act as immune ...

If a mental health or psych diagnosis feels wrong, there may be a reason: 5 common autism misdiagnoses, why they happen, and ...

Less than 24 hours after NBC News reported on members of the military and retirees facing roadblocks in getting coverage for ...

Autism likely has deep genetic roots, but the latest research provides hope that some learning techniques can lessen symptoms of the developmental disorder. In children with the mildest cases of ...

TRICARE, the military’s healthcare program, limits coverage of applied behavior analysis, a type of therapy for people with ...