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Below, you will find articles found in recent publications, newspapers, and magazines related to autism in adulthood.
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Recent Articles
Please note that upon clicking on an article, you will be redirected to the publisher’s website. The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of MHAF.
Why Autism Isn’t Diagnosed in Girls and Women
Rippon, professor emeritus of cognitive neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre in Birmingham, England, investigates how and why scientists and…
More Adults Are Wondering If They Have Autism. Here Are Tips to Seek a Diagnosis
“Some traits of autism can go unnoticed until adulthood, when there are new social demands. Others may have learned how…
More Adults Are Wondering If They Have Autism. Here Are Tips to Seek a DiagnosisRead More
Board Games Are Therapeutic Tools for Individuals with Autism
Out of 1,603 players surveyed, 7% were autistic — a significant figure considering that autistic people make up approximately 2%…
Board Games Are Therapeutic Tools for Individuals with AutismRead More
What It’s Like To Be the Autism Consultant for ‘Love on the Spectrum’
Magro, an autistic consultant for a reality dating show, helps to make inclusion of autistic adults possible in the media…
What It’s Like To Be the Autism Consultant for ‘Love on the Spectrum’Read More
‘Noisy’ Autistic Brains Seem Better at Certain Tasks. Here’s Why Neuroaffirmative Research Matters
Studies have shown that in some cognitive tasks, autistic people perform better than allistic people. Autistic people may have greater…
Coffee Clubs Give Adults With Autism A Chance To Bond, Build Relationships
For adults in the neurodivergent community, the gatherings are part of the Autism Society of Minnesota’s (AuSM) initiative to bring…
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Inclusive Housing: How Sensory-Friendly Features Can Help Address a Growing Need
With an estimated 5.4 million and growing adults on the autism spectrum in the U.S., more low-barrier, inclusive housing that…
Inclusive Housing: How Sensory-Friendly Features Can Help Address a Growing NeedRead More
Autism Kits Placed in Ambulances Across Utah to Better Serve Patients
John Wilson Autism Kits are now in every single Gold Cross ambulance in Utah. The kits are named after the…
Autism Kits Placed in Ambulances Across Utah to Better Serve PatientsRead More
New & Improved Autism Housing Network Launches
As the only comprehensive, online platform for sharing residential opportunities and resources for autistic adults and others with intellectual/developmental disabilities…
Virginia Non-Profit Purchases Richmond Grocery Store, Provides Training Opportunities for People with Autism
Giving opportunities to those who may not have them, is what local nonprofit Commonwealth Autism is hoping to do by…
Dance, Autism, and Creating Neurodivergent-Friendly Spaces
How can studio spaces become more inclusive of neurodivergent dancers?
Dance, Autism, and Creating Neurodivergent-Friendly SpacesRead More
‘The currency of connection’: T-shirt company offers opportunities to adults with autism
The Awesome Company was created to empower and employ adults with autism. As the mother of a child on the…
‘The currency of connection’: T-shirt company offers opportunities to adults with autismRead More
