A study in Nature Mental Health provides evidence that depression, trauma, and loneliness drive suicidal thoughts in older adults with autistic traits. The findings indicate that targeted mental ...

Autism is a spectrum. This metaphor is a helpful way to explain why autism looks and feels so varied across different people. Since 2013 it’s been baked into the name of the diagnosis itself, autism ...

First responders participated in training that will help them recognize those with autism-related behaviors — and be of ...

Overgate Hospice has launched a new visual communication resource to help children with complex communication needs understand the emotions of living with a loved one’s life-limiting illness.

Little Treasures, which supports autistic children and their families in County Durham, now needs to rebuild following a fire ...

Karen Yarker, from Billingham, has praised the care her 13-year-old autistic son Luther received at the urgent treatment centre at the University Hospital of North Tees after he injured his shoulder ...

Studies reveal a complex interplay of traits, genes, and brain structure behind the dual diagnosis—raising new questions about how we define and treat both conditions.

Ohio is advancing efforts to create an alert system for missing children with autism, inspired by Kentucky's Ian Alert, with renewed urgency following recent tragedies.

HEARING the word ‘dementia’, my body froze. I tried to focus on what the doctor was saying, but all I wanted to do was weep.

After leucovorin got public attention as a potential autism treatment, families rushed to get it. Many doctors are torn about ...

Bruce Willis is a dad of five daughters who are now supporting him as he battles dementia. Bruce Willis shares daughters ...

Kicking off this weekend, 10 players will enter an epic contest of stamina and strategy, as they compete to win up to £100,000 – but it won't be easy. From the beginning, the players will be pitted ...