For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age ...
Emotion regulation is a universal challenge for adults and children alike and the primary reason why individuals seek psychological support. Autistic children’s emotion regulation is impacted by ...
When Tiffany Hammond was growing up in Texas, in the nineteen-nineties, other children teased her for how she spoke: she talked too softly, she talked in a monotone, she paused too long between words, ...
Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they ...
A local family says recent changes to behavioral therapy coverage for Idahoans on Medicaid are already affecting their young ...
As schools across the country welcome students back to campus, these changes may be a struggle for those students with autism and create a significant safety risk: wandering. Wandering, also known as ...
Research suggests that autistic people have a higher risk for self-harm. Negative and unsupportive environments and challenges with emotional expression and communication may contribute to this ...
Aaryan Vikat’s story is a compelling reminder of what early intervention, patience, and unwavering belief can achieve.