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Autistic adults show reduced availability of a key glutamate receptor, mGlu5, across widespread brain regions.

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New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Autistic people may have an unusual pattern of nonverbal communication.Autistic adults often have strong preferences for routines and can become ...

Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on ...

Discover why traditional failure-to-launch programs fail emerging adults with autism, and learn the SBN parenting framework ...

Adult children cutting ties with parents is not a new phenomenon. A 2020 study found that 10% of Americans were estranged from a parent or child (Pillemar, 2020). This situation may be even more ...

Foreman felt an instant rush of fear and adrenaline — not only because Lucas didn’t know how to swim, but also because he had ...