Adult Autism Diagnosis: Traits and How to Get Assessed
Record numbers of UK adults are seeking autism diagnoses. Discover the common traits, the challenges of assessment, and the steps to take if you suspect you are on the spectrum.
Record numbers of UK adults are seeking autism diagnoses. Discover the common traits, the challenges of assessment, and the steps to take if you suspect you are on the spectrum.
A mother shares how letting her autistic son see presents before Christmas Day transformed their festive experience, reducing anxiety and creating joy. Discover her neurodivergent-friendly approach.
ITV's This Morning vet Dr Scott Miller appears to confirm his divorce from wife Zö Christien in a heartfelt social media message, thanking his dog Mango for support. Read his full story.
Shocking figures reveal a postcode lottery in dementia care, with the NHS missing diagnosis targets in most areas. The UK's biggest killer claims 76,000 lives a year. Join the call for better support.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting's review into ADHD and autism 'overdiagnosis' is condemned as missing the point, ignoring a 500,000-strong waiting list and a nation in need of hope. Read the full analysis.
Adult film star Scott Finn, real name Rhett Douglas Messerly, has died aged 27. His family paid tribute to his 'kindness, big smile, and silly natured personality'. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched an independent review into soaring demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services. The study will examine diagnosis rates and support access.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into soaring demand for mental health, ADHD and autism services. The study will examine diagnosis rates and support access.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders an expert review into mental health, autism, and ADHD diagnoses, aiming to understand the surge in welfare claims. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting orders an expert review into mental health, autism, and ADHD diagnoses as welfare claims surge. Find out what this means for the system.
A new study reveals a nutrient mixture of zinc, serine, and BCAAs reversed autism-like symptoms in mice, offering a promising new dietary therapy avenue for ASD. Could this lead to human treatments?
A coroner concludes delays in Riley Townsend's autism assessment did not contribute to his tragic death. Read the full inquest findings and the family's long quest for support.
The mother of Riley Townsend pays tribute to her 'amazing' son after an inquest into his death. The 12-year-old had been waiting three years for a vital autism assessment.
Remembering Joan O'Hagan, the inspirational adult maths teacher who transformed learning. Discover how she ignited imaginations and championed social justice through education.
Former Emmerdale actress Charley Webb opens up about her autism and ADHD assessment, sharing her personal journey and the importance of understanding neurodiversity.
Former Emmerdale actress Charley Webb opens up about her neurodiversity assessment, explaining how it helps her understand being perceived as 'cold'. Read her candid insights.
Susanna Reid was moved to anger on Good Morning Britain by a young woman's story of being dismissed by GPs before a stage 3 bowel cancer diagnosis. Discover her vital message on self-advocacy.
Victoria's new 'adult crime, adult time' laws allowing children as young as 14 to be sentenced as adults face widespread condemnation from legal experts and children's advocates.
A teenager who fatally stabbed grandmother Vyleen White in a Queensland car park has been jailed for 16 years. The horrific crime prompted landmark 'adult crime, adult time' legal reforms.
Exclusive investigation reveals ADHD services across England are closing to new NHS patients, leaving thousands without diagnosis or treatment amid unprecedented demand.
Discover why thousands of UK adults are being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how to recognise the subtle symptoms that often go unnoticed.
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals how his autism diagnosis later in life transformed his perspective and celebrates his enduring marriage to wife Stella Arroyave.
Groundbreaking research reveals why thousands of British adults are living with undiagnosed ADHD and how to recognise the subtle symptoms that often go unnoticed.
Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins reveals how his late-life autism diagnosis helped him understand himself better and embrace his unique perspective on life and art.
Oscar-winning legend Sir Anthony Hopkins opens up about his suspected neurodivergence at 87, sharing how his unique mind shaped his iconic performances while criticising modern diagnostic labels.
An Australian adult film performer reveals her staggering earnings while expecting her first child, exposing the lucrative reality of the industry and her journey toward motherhood.
Discover the incredible story of a marathon runner with autism who shattered expectations and completed the New York City Marathon, transforming perceptions about neurodiversity in sports.
Groundbreaking research involving over 62,000 pregnancies reveals COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy doesn't increase autism risk in children, providing crucial reassurance for expectant mothers.
Exclusive investigation reveals Donald Trump's relentless pressure on FDA officials to fast-track leucovorin for autism treatment despite limited scientific evidence and expert warnings.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes opens up for the first time about his son's non-verbal autism diagnosis and the private struggle he hid from teammates during his playing career.