However, until now, no study had clearly mapped how body parts are represented in the brains of adults with autism or whether that organization differs from normal or typically developing (TD) adults.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, is often associated with difficulties in social communication and repetitive behavior. Previous research reveals that people with ASD ...

That said, there are a number of signs or thought patterns that undiagnosed autistic people may be able to relate to.

When we think of autism, we might think about younger people. Autism wasn’t formally recognized as a diagnosable condition ...

Finding a job can be tough for anyone. But for young adults on the autism spectrum, it’s often an uphill climb—steeper than most of us realize. In fact, around 80% of autistic individuals are ...

Melmark’s Mission Possible Gala Raised $210,000 to Support Adult Autism Services and Innovative Adult Planned Community Pilot Project ...

Andover, MA, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melmark, a nationally-recognized non-profit human services provider, recently held its Mission Possible: Building for the Future gala, which raised ...

These findings indicated young adults who desire competitive employment may benefit from autism-specific interventions and employment programming. Suggestions for research and practice related to the ...

Kids struggle when people see them as data points instead of whole people. Cultural connection and empathy can change this.

Younger adults, Democrats and Black Americans were especially likely to support these changes. For instance, 74% of Black adults favored releasing people from prison who are being held only for ...