New series such as ‘Elsbeth’ and ‘Patience’ continue a long tradition of sleuths who come across as eccentric or aloof. But now there’s a name for these minds that work differently.

According to Dr. Megan Anna Neff, a clinical psychologist based in Oregon, a recent study found that 80% of women with autism ...

Two reporters wanted to witness firsthand how doctors and families navigate mixed messages and unproven claims.

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The UK health secretary, Wes Streeting, has told Brits to ignore what Donald Trump says about medicine after the US president claimed a link between taking paracetamol and autism. Speaking at the ...

One in 36 children in the United States has autism, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) — but many don’t learn they’re on the spectrum until adulthood. Those who grow up ...