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The common character traits that could mean you are autistic – and how to get a diagnosis
Entrepreneur Natasha Nelson always knew she was different. The 35-year old from Stone Mountain, Georgia, struggled with establishing social norms. She found small talk difficult, and couldn’t ...
More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis
By Kenya Hunter Natasha Nelson, a 35-year-old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Ga., didn’t have an innate sense of social ...
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Will We Discover What Causes Autism?
Ongoing imprecision in defining the autism spectrum will only impede progress in discovering the causes of the condition.
RFK Jr. has questioned rising autism rates. Here's what experts say he gets wrong about the disorder
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing ...
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CDC Plans Large Study on Autism and Vaccines, Report Says
The CDC is planning a large study looking into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources told Reuters, ...
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The common character traits that could mean you are autistic – and how to get a diagnosis
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis
home on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. Credit: AP/Ben Gray But to meet the diagnostic definition of autism, the symptoms must cause significant impairment, said Dr. Arthur Westover, a psychiatrist who ...
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More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis
But to meet the diagnostic definition of autism, the symptoms must cause significant impairment, said Dr. Arthur Westover, a psychiatrist who specializes in autism at the University of Texas ...