More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis.

Hormona Lisa opens up about her autism diagnosis: ‘I want fans to know that they’re not alone’

Hormona Lisa took to an unexpected place this week to open up about something personal, but that choice has fans cheering. On Reddit’s r/rupaulsdragrace subreddit, the Drag Race star shared a post entitled “The rumors are true,” in which she opened up about being neurodivergent. “I briefly mentioned this after my elimination, but I want to officially share that I have been diagnosed with autism,” she began. “I received my diagnosis nearly 7 year…

More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis.

By Kenya Hunter The Associated Press Natasha Nelson, a 35-year-old entrepreneur in Stone Mountain, Ga., didn’t have an innate sense of social norms. She didn’t know why people meeting for the first time would choose to engage in small talk instead of deep conversations, or why people like to make their beds. Then, a few years ago, she was diagnosed with autism, just after her youngest daughter received the same. “If your life has always felt lik…

Early Signs of Autism in Babies Every Parent Should Know

Plus how to best support your little one after diagnosisMedically reviewed by Claire Eggleston, LMFT-AssociateMario Arango / Getty ImagesBeing disabled means getting used to labels. Some are in regular use; some, like 'handicapped' and 'special needs,' have fallen out of favor; and some, like 'neurospicy,' are just plain fun. Many of us figure out that we're disabled later in life or have it thrust upon us after a life-changing event. However, t…

The experts point out that the improvement in detection has led to many cases with a lower impact, also among adults and women, who years ago were not considered autismWomen and autism, 40 years waiting for a diagnosis: “Now I know that I am not broken” In the last decade, the diagnoses of autism have multiplied by four in Spain. In the absence of a specific statistic on the prevalence of autism, the most reliable indicator is the enrolments in …

NHS Board Scraps Autism Assessment Team Amidst Growing Waiting List

NHS Forth Valley has axed its Adult Autism Assessment Team (AAAT), leaving nearly 900 people on its waiting list without access to diagnosis and support. Those affected have received letters informing them that they will no longer be seen, and no new referrals will be accepted. Speaking to STV News, Cat Thomson, who has been waiting for an autism diagnosis for almost two years, expressed their frustration: “I immediately threw the letter down. I…

The experts point out that the improvement in detection has led to many cases with a lower impact, also among adults and women, which years ago were not considered autism. In the last decade, the diagnoses of autism have multiplied by four in Spain. In the absence of a specific statistic on the prevalence of autism, the most reliable indicator is the enrolments in the educational system, where all children pass. And the evolution of this data sh…