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A new review of 15 years of studies on the connection between the microbiome and autism reveals widespread statistical and conceptual errors.

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Think of your goal less about “doing it right” & more about “getting comfortable with AAC.” Don't let fear of being "wrong" get in the way!

How to explain autism to other people? Is there a best way? How do you explain it?Autism seems like such a complex thing to explain, but how can we simplify ...

How Autism Rates Are Rising – And Why That Could Lead to More Inclusive Communities

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Molly Siobhan Parker is on a quest to dispel myths around autism - especially autistic women.

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects people differently. While some autism traits may be similar, others can vary. When it comes to treatments, it relies on diagnosis as soon as possible. However, how does a late autism diagnosis affect a kid? A new study finds interesting aspect of early and late autism diagnosis.

The number of new diagnoses of autism in adulthood is soaring. Signs include challenges with social communication or repetitive behaviour. View on euronews

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15K likes, 0 comments - _veganya on June 1, 2026: "Maybe neurodivergent people call neurotypicals NPCs because so many people seem to move through life on autopilot—following scripts, chasing approval, and never questioning the programming. #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #Neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticAdults".

… yes, that’s probably not surprising… but also, there’s more to it… in my opinion.

"Many adults with undiagnosed autism have often spent their lives feeling 'different' without knowing why."

Symptoms of the condition vary from person to person, but there are a few feelings and habits to note. View Entire Post ›

Recent studies reveal that about 700,000 people in the UK are autistic.

I recently saw a video that touched on pathological demand avoidance, also commonly referred to as PDA. Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a pattern of b...

Is ADHD a biological-neurological disorder? Surprisingly, the answer to this question depends on where you live.

Pathological demand avoidance is an extreme pattern of behavior to resist anything seen as a demand. Learn about how PDA presents and how to support people with PDA.

BackgroundThe sustained rise in negative mental health reports among university students is a source of continued global concern, and investigation...

It can take a great deal of time and effort for people with ASD to develop the social skills needed to interact successfully with others, so it is important to start developing social ability early.

Milestones Autism Resources improves the lives of autistic individuals, families, caregivers and professionals by educating, coaching, and connecting them with trusted resources.

ADHD is sometimes impossible to miss — and other times far too easy to overlook. The children who exhibit stereotypical symptoms (i.e. hyperactivity or impulsivity) are often diagnosed, while those with not-so-obvious signs (i.e. emotional dysregulation or sleeplessness) may be misdiagnosed into adulthood — or entirely. Here are the ADHD signs most likely to hide in plain sight.