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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Taken together, these findings challenge a common misconception. Autistic individuals were not unwilling or unable to tailor ...

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 ...