I read a fascinating paper this month about social and nonsocial rewards, and how reward responses may help explain symptoms of autism and loneliness in adults with autism or depression. The paper was ...

Autistic students in college have dramatically higher rates of anxiety and depression About two-thirds have anxiety and nearly half depression Their mental health needs seem to be overlooked, ...

"Many features of autism—such as socialization challenges, limited communication abilities, sensory sensitivities, executive function issues and intellectual impairment—can complicate social ...

College students with autism have dramatically higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to their peers, a new study says. Nearly two-thirds (65%) of college students with autism suffer from ...

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The number of people with the condition has increased rapidly in recent decades. Some researchers and clinicians worry that ...

Compared with male students, female students reported elevated rates of depression and anxiety in both the autistic and nonautistic populations. HealthDay News — College students with autism face ...

A new study suggests people with autism may have a higher chance of developing psychosis-related symptoms, highlighting the ...

The anterior insular cortex (aIC) is an important brain region known to contribute to the regulation of emotions, the integration of bodily sensations, decision-making and some other functions. Past ...

Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person perceives, ...