New research shows autism and ADHD may share brain and gene patterns, changing how we understand both conditions.

Social pragmatic communication disorder (SPCD) refers to marked challenges with both nonverbal and verbal communication skills used in social settings. Social-communication difficulties may be ...

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While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often associated with childhood, some people with autism are not diagnosed until adulthood, even if they had signs and symptoms in their early years. Autism has ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent differences in social communication and interaction, ...