As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to separate profound autism into its own diagnosis. Proponents seek to ensure that autistic people who need lifelong care get the ...

If you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism. You want to find an assessment provider who recognizes the diversity of the autistic experience.

Hormones are responsible for governing many crucial systems and processes. One of the most important is cortisol, which may cause a host of problems if it rises out of its normal range. Some symptoms ...

“On the spectrum.” These three words have become synonymous with autism, yet behind them lies a common misunderstanding. The idea of “the spectrum” suggests that all autistic people share similar ...

Mild autism is unofficially used to describe level 1 autism, or high-functioning autism. People with mild autism might not get diagnosed until adolescence or adulthood because their traits are subtle.

When we picture depression, we usually imagine someone unable to get out of bed, crying in a dark room. While… Image source: shutterstock.com When we picture depression, we usually imagine someone ...

There are several everyday behaviors that signal whether or not a person is highly intelligent. How they respond to learning new things and embracing different perspectives can say a lot about their ...

Pulling back from plans conserves energy but increases isolation, weakening support systems and leaving you lonely. Aircraft crash-lands on Toyota on Florida highway After winning his first Oscar, Tom ...

Abstract: Children with high-functioning autism (HFA) face significant challenges in developing social skills. Over the years, some technology-assisted therapies for those children were developed and ...

Warning: This article contains discussion of alcoholism which some readers may find distressing. With Christmas less than a month away, everyone's feeling the festive spirit, decorating their homes ...