New research identifies four presentations of autism based on genetics, behaviors and the ages when symptoms first appeared.

Parenting a child with autism can bring unique joys and challenges arising from a multitude of factors—for example, first words, uncertainty about the future, communication deficits, managing ...

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, ...

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 ...

A local family says recent changes to behavioral therapy coverage for Idahoans on Medicaid are already affecting their young ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways: What to Know About Autism in Children When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory ...

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 ...

A woman has shared a one-year update showcasing how two simple words have completely transformed her autistic son's behavior. Abby, 41, who cares for her son Solomon, 11, full-time, shared a video to ...

Just as there are traits that suggest your child might be autistic, there are common developmental signs indicating your ...

Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD often share symptoms, including challenges with social situations, staying ...

A Colorado board has clarified new rules for professionals working with children on the autism spectrum, following worries by some that hundreds of families might lose access to services as a result ...