Admittedly, the spectrum is wide, and those with extreme forms of autism and their caregivers often contend with incredibly ...

MARIEMONT, Ohio (WKRC) -The 14-year-old Mariemont student's arrest report showed that he has Asperger's syndrome.Psychologists say it's a form of autism. Asperger's has been a way of describing ...

What's in a label? Everything, advocacy groups say. May 25, 2011— -- Eileen Parker was 41 years old when she discovered her quirky, misunderstood behavior had a name: Asperger's. The syndrome, ...

Outward stability doesn’t erase inner turmoil. Let’s rethink how we talk about functioning and bipolar disorder. I’ve lived with bipolar disorder since 1981 — right around the time “manic depression” ...

In a world that breezes by at the speed of a lightning-fast Wi-Fi connection, nuances often blur, and complexities can either be celebrated or overlooked. High-functioning personality disorders are ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals' social communication and interaction skills, as well as their behavior and interests. ASD is characterized by ...

If you've been feeling anxious lately, you're not alone. Between the never-ending news cycle, juggling your personal and professional responsibilities, and more, it can be hard to keep it all together ...

In society, “sociopath” refers to a person with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). Some people use the term “high functioning sociopath” to describe a person who can mask symptoms of their ASPD ...

Low rates of treatment observed, with only 26% receiving minimally adequate mental health treatment. HealthDay News — Adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders have high rates of comorbid mental ...