Autistic children may be nonverbal or not have the words or other typical communication strategies to clearly explain their ...

When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments ...

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and ...

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 ...

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 ...

According to a March 2023 press release from the CDC, about 1 in 36 (2.8%) children have been identified with ASD based on data gathered from 11 communities around the United States. This is a 22% ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds -- as measured by levels of gender-conforming play -- may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship ...

The Buddy Center Aims To Serve Children, Teens With Autism And Their Families in Greenville SC ...

What if an autism evaluation didn't take years to process? A new Mercer University program is changing that for rural Middle Georgia families.