In the not-too-distant future, psychiatrists might be able to diagnose neurodivergent disorders like ADHD and autism in as little as 15 minutes. Using only a high-definition motion sensor and an ...

Credit: getty Images Allison Paugh, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), explains the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan for autism from early childhood to adulthood. The ...

Autism is thought to affect about one of every 36 American children. New research has shown that it may be possible to diagnose the disorder in some kids with a relatively simple test that assesses ...

While modern testing for autism isn’t flawless, it can encourage early detection. This can mean better support for autistic kids. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental ...