Intense special interests are one of the hallmarks of autism. When pathologized as "restricted," "fixated," and "abnormal in intensity and focus," they become diagnostic criteria and indicators of ...

People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a ...

Autistics and ADHDers all around the world can rejoice because the live-action “Little Mermaid” is finally streaming on Disney+, meaning we can rewatch it a million times and analyze it frame by frame ...

It’s estimated that one in 100 children in the UK is autistic – yet diagnosis for can often be lengthy and complicated. Swansea University research found it takes, on average, six years longer to ...

When most people think about autism, certain images come to mind: a child lining up toys in perfect rows, someone avoiding eye contact, or an individual reciting impressive facts about a specific ...

A psychologist who specialists in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has explained the early signs that every parent should be aware of. Dr Bijal Chheda said that recognising early signs is key to ...

A crisis is unfolding in children and young people’s community and mental health services, according to the Children's Commissioner. In the foreword to her report into waiting times for assessment and ...