For decades, autism was believed to overwhelmingly affect boys. Yet a big new study out of Sweden provides perhaps the best evidence yet that girls aren’t less likely to be autistic — they’re just ...

April is National Autism Acceptance Month, which brings awareness to neurodiversity, encourages support for autistic individuals, and highlights disparities in access to care, support, and resources.

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are typically characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication, as well as restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests. Repetitive and restricted ...

Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable. Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions like meltdowns. Special interests in girls with autism ...

Many more boys are diagnosed with autism every year than girls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the disorder is 4.5 times more common among boys than girls. Boys appear to ...

Caroline, 5, who is on the autism spectrum, melted hearts online after asking for one of her favorite singer’s songs to be ...

For decades, autism was believed to overwhelmingly affect boys. Yet a big new study out of Sweden provides perhaps the best evidence yet that girls aren’t less likely to be autistic — they’re just ...

The Autistic Girls Network and Wuka have found that many girls are missing school and turning to the pill for period help.

Girls with autism spectrum disorder can express themselves through music during a special class organized by My Circle of Girls and Kindermusik. Girls with autism spectrum disorder can express ...