A 2026 sample of 412 autistic adults found 31.3 percent fully employed, 28.6 percent underemployed, and 40.1 percent unemployed. Reviews still cite 50 to 85 percent unemployed or underemployed. Those are two different papers. Do not mash them into one U.S. rate. This is not a cure story. It is not a job-program pitch. It is what the 2026 studies actually counted. Two papers. Keep them apart. The Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders integrative review looked across em

Thursday, a federal autism panel voted. The plan is long. The ask is bigger. The check is not in the mail.

People have a word for the kid who trips on flat ground, drops the cup, and walks into every doorframe. The word is clumsy. A look at more than 117 million U.S. medical charts says something quieter. Some of those bodies may have loose joints with a real name. This is not a stretch video, a miracle, or a reason to diagnose yourself from a blog. The numbers are for people 15 and older. A huge study. Still a small number. Researchers at Epic looked at outpatient visits from Jan

In 2026, the diagnostic picture is finally shifting. Large-scale studies confirm that the male-to-female diagnosis gap is narrowing, especially in adolescence and early adulthood, as clinicians become more attuned to how autism presents in girls and women.

Autism Digest is excited to share a wonderful new opportunity from Ability Central: Project Level Up, a free virtual workshop series designed specifically for disabled, Deaf, and neurodivergent young adults.

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We all need a helping hand from time to time. Adults living with autism are no different, and should have no hesitation in asking for it.

Financial planning often means budgeting, saving for retirement and paying down debt. While these aspects are important, there is more to it.

SMITHTOWN, NY— May 5, 2025 — Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) celebrated the successful conclusion of its “Home Is Where the Art Is” exhibition with a vibrant closing night at the Main Street Masterpieces Art Gallery in Smithtown, NY.

If you’re a neurodivergent person, the idea of planning a wedding may seem like an insurmountable mountain.

A lesser-discussed but increasingly recognized challenges faced by individuals with autism is the disruption of their circadian rhythm.

According to a study from the Mental Health Association, “7 out of 10 autistic people have a mental health condition” of some description.

When grieving mother Linda Walder started The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation (DJFF) 20+ years ago, in memory of her late son Danny.

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Watch our webinar with Daniel Stein, founder of Special Strong, delves deep into the intersection of fitness and autism.

Wednesday August 21st at 10:00 Central Time Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Daniel Stein, CEO of Special Strong, as he...

Finding ways to speak up for ourselves is an essential skill for navigating jobs, education, adult services, relationships, and daily life.

Preparation for this transition should begin well in advance. I have observed many situations where parents or caretakers overprotect.

In this exclusive interview, Dani Bowman, a successful entrepreneur and star of "Love on the Spectrum," shares her unique communication...