Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SELF spoke with researchers, clinicians, and advocates to understand the uptick in diagnoses of autism in adult women—plus, what ...

A rare disorder called myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) causes weakness and muscle loss that gets progressively worse. Patients with DM1 are about 14 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism ...

As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...

UCLA Health researchers have created a comprehensive map showing how eight different genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorder affect early brain development, providing new insights ...

Autistic children may be nonverbal or not have the words or other typical communication strategies to clearly explain their ...

President Donald Trump blamed the over-the-counter drug acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, as a significant factor in the rise of U.S. autism diagnoses on Monday, at a press ...

A massive new review finds that Tylenol use during pregnancy does not increase autism or ADHD risk.

President Trump announced new FDA guidance suggesting a link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism, sparking debate among experts and drugmakers. President Donald Trump announced today that ...

Throughout the years, more and more Hollywood A-listers have opened up about their autism diagnosis. In October 2024, Tamra ...