How do you tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? As the autistic parent of an autistic child, I have a unique perspective on this question. First, a reminder that meltdowns are not ...

How do you tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? As the autistic parent of an autistic child, I have a unique perspective on this question. First, a reminder that meltdowns are not ...

A 33-year-old mom decided to kick her autistic nephew out of her daughter’s birthday party and asked the people of Reddit whether she had made the right call. Posting to the “r/AmItheA–hole” (AITA) ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – A new development at Mayo Clinic is helping parents detect the early signs of a child’s tantrum. It ...

Running or wandering away from caregivers is common in autistic children and adults. The first step toward safety is creating a good plan for it. When many people think of the term “elope,” the first ...

Parents and educators can control the tantrums, aggression and self-injurious behavior of children with autism and related disorders by placing them on an antipsychotic medicine that is approved only ...

Autism may present differently in people assigned as female at birth. A key feature is masking or camouflaging symptoms. This may result in a later diagnosis. Research suggests females are more likely ...

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Parents and caretakers now have the opportunity to be a part of a support group for raising children with autism. StepNStones nontraditional school is creating a program that ...

A new center opened in Kailua-Kona to provide therapists to local keiki with autism. “Usually ABA is done at home, where you work with children and family,” said Dustin Platter, owner of Platter ...

Medical marijuana may improve symptoms of autism in children and young adults, a review suggests. Researchers in Brazil found children and teenagers taking cannabidiol (CBD) orally as a liquid had ...