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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...