Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a ...

Many people confuse Autism and OCD because of their similar symptoms and behaviours However a psychologist shares how one can ...

A team of researchers has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect of the hormone ...

In addition to infections/sepsis and medication overdose, a person may die from fat embolus, in which a piece of fat tissue ...

Responding to the growing need for services to support children and adults with autism and behavior challenges, Graham Behavior Services (GBS) has opened a new, expansive clinic in West Long Branch.

It’s incredibly rewarding providing a space where families can celebrate the holidays feeling understood, supported, ...

Re-reading Jane Eyre after my diagnoses of autism and ADHD, her journey resembles the struggles of autistic women who learn ...