The interview process often rewards applicants for their social skills, which can penalize job candidates who have autism or are neurodivergent.

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and Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers & Young Children (STAT) are other ways of assessing child development, communication, and social skills. Tests for adults can include self-screening options ...

Difficulties in social situations experienced by boys with autism may be related to how certain brain networks communicate with each other, a new study suggests. Scientists at the A*STAR Institute for ...

but other advantages may include enhanced social function, reduced repetitive behaviors and stronger attention skills. "Our goal is to get leucovorin approved by the FDA for autism so it can be ...

Nelson said. Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says “people have become my special interest now” — and ...

Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the speech delay persisted. At 2 and a half, Mason was diagnosed with autism. The Connors went on a mission, searching for anything that would help.

Nelson said, encouraging people to seek a diagnosis. Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says “people have ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Natasha Nelson, who was diagnosed with autism in August 2023, just after her youngest daughter was also ...