Speak to your GP or health professional if you or your child has signs of autism. (Getty Images) With celebrities including Christine McGuinness – who didn't get diagnosed until she was 33 – talking ...

AUTISM spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition which affects children’s behaviour, ability to communicate and socialise. It affects about one per cent of the population, but how can you ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments to social and communication abilities, restricted interests or repetitive behaviors, and challenges with sensory ...

Autism has been making headlines after Paddy McGuinness' wife Christine revealed their four-year-old twins have been diagnosed with the condition, which affects around 700,000 people in the UK ...

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 ...

Autism symptoms in adults often include social communication difficulties, restricted and repetitive behaviors, and sensory sensitivities. Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep ...

Every year, April 2 is celebrated as World Autism Awareness Day in order to increase awareness about autism and its acceptance in society. With increased awareness, more children are being diagnosed ...

AUTISM is a lifelong condition which affects more than one in 100 people in the UK. Those who have it can find it hard to communicate and interact with others, the National Autistic Society states.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects the ability to interact and communicate. It may have symptoms that are similar to those seen in some brain injuries. Autism spectrum disorder ...

AUTISM refers to a broad range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviours, speech and nonverbal communication. The NHS says being autistic does not mean you ...

Medical experts at Massachusetts General Hospital investigated one "well-known" symptom that can appear in autistic children and adults – the avoidance of eye contact. Those diagnosed with "autism ...