Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds—as measured by levels of gender-conforming play—may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in ...

Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That's the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds - as measured by levels of gender-conforming play - may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems ...

Among 30 possible coded diagnoses, children and adolescents with autism had elevated rates of gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances, feeding problems, sleep difficulties, and anxiety disorders, according ...

Stimming—short for "self-stimulatory behavior"—is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in medical ...

A recent study found that the degree to which a person possesses autistic traits is linked to how their brain processes ...

Running or wandering away from caregivers is common in autistic children and adults. The first step toward safety is creating a good plan for it. When many people think of the term “elope,” the first ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...