Black women and girls on the spectrum have long been under-diagnosed and overlooked. A diagnosis arrives late for many of them — or not at all.

Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.

Autistic women say smear tests can leave them feeling distressed and dismissed, with some avoiding them altogether.

SZA, an American singer, opens up about her autism diagnosis on her Instagram account. Her post went viral, fueling a debate ...

“When I wrote this script, I don’t think I fully understood why I was so deeply intrigued by why people suddenly become goths,” Locock said. “Now, I see the film as the autistic need to try and make ...

Good news if you are a woman: a new study suggests that being female protects you against an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at a very basic level: that of genetics. According to these findings, more ...

If a mental health or psych diagnosis feels wrong, there may be a reason: 5 common autism misdiagnoses, why they happen, and ...

When Pixar introduced Toy Story audiences to Bonnie, she was simply the little girl who inherited Woody, Buzz and the gang ...

A female footballer with suspected autism has been hit with a six-match ban after asking a “bearded” transgender opponent: “Are you a man?” The 17-year-old cried as she was found guilty of ...

A girl footballer with suspected autism is facing a ban of up to 12 matches for asking an adult transgender opponent: “Are you a man?” In the latest case to raise major questions about the Football ...

Although childhood somatic conditions contribute to adult psychiatric conditions, autistic people show elevated psychiatric ...