April is Autism Acceptance Month, and experts now estimate that one in 31 children in the United States has autism spectrum ...

As children with autism and their families experience a wide range of challenges, it can often feel like there is little change happening no matter what treatment they try — often impacting daily life ...

It’s common knowledge that diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased, now affecting one in 31 children and one in 45 adults. Yet, what’s talked about less frequently is the impact ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A former basketball player and an artist have taken a new approach to treating mental illness and helping kids with autism. “Someone once told us, ‘you guys can’t change the world.’ ...

Children with PDA have intense emotional reactions to parents’ and teachers’ requests that infringe on their sense of control ...

David Coe is the father of a 7-year-old boy with autism. He explains that small gestures from holiday hosts can make a big difference — for everyone. (Photo illustration: Victoria Ellis/Yahoo News; ...

A recent study published in the journal Autism Research suggests that cannabidiol oil might help improve certain social ...

WASHINGTON — A pilot program in two Loudoun County will help first responders deal with autistic children during behavioral crises. Project Emergency Response will give families a way to easily ...

Make toothbrushing easier and less stressful for your child with autism. Learn simple, expert-backed tips that help kids—and parents—feel more confident with daily dental care.

A new alert designed to help save the lives of children with autism is now in effect in Kentucky.

Imagine wearing a hearing aid on its highest setting and being unable to make any adjustment. You can hear the speech of the person next to you, but, at the same volume, you hear birdsong through an ...

Hundreds of autistic people from around the UK have helped shape new guidance on how to make comic festivals and conventions ...