Families of nonspeaking autistic children are making cross-country treks for a controversial promise: that a simple letter ...

A San Diego YMCA gymnastics coach is helping children with autism build confidence, develop new skills, and achieve ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a ...

Returning to school can present new opportunities along with concerns and challenges. For parents of autistic children, addressing children's potential anxiety or sensory triggers and having a plan to ...

What started as a 911 call ended in a display of patience and compassion when a Murfreesboro police officer returned a young ...

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 ...

Researchers compared the auditory processing abilities of typically developing children and autistic children with early ...

Creating a routine, planning fluid intake, and optimizing bathroom comfort are just a few of the many ways you can boost the success of potty training for autistic children. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...

The first days of school bustle with smiles, enthusiasm, and in some cases, dread. For autistic children in particular, school can be less than welcoming. Autistic children are more likely to be ...

Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program ...

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child. They later ...