A Boston College computer scientist is directing her research toward assisting a relatively underserved population: adults with autism. Supported by a $500,000 research grant from the National ...

Then, there are some adults who might consider themselves autistic or on the spectrum. Keep in mind that you can't self-diagnose autism. Only a certified neurologist can do that. If you're an ...

But it can be costly and difficult to obtain an autism diagnosis later in life due to a shortage of medical professionals trained to work specifically with adults. Here’s more information on ...

In the US, a study published last year in JAMA Network Open showed a 452 per cent increase in autism diagnoses among US adults aged 26 to 34 from 2011 to 2022. A 2021 study in the United Kingdom ...

But it can be costly and difficult to obtain an autism diagnosis later in life due to a shortage of medical professionals trained to work specifically with adults. Here's more information on what ...

SELF spoke with researchers, clinicians, and advocates to understand the uptick in diagnoses of autism in adult women—plus, what everyone needs to know about the often misunderstood condition ...