If your child’s pediatrician hands you a questionnaire and says the results “raise some concerns,” what that really means is ...

That just kept going, week after week, day after day.” Her communication difficulties, sensitivity to noise and other ...

A diagnosis of autism in a child can be a major challenge for parents as they seek to understand their emotions and how to best meet the needs of their child. There are numerous sources for families ...

A pediatrician explains autism spectrum disorder, including how common it is, early warning signs, possible causes and the ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a ...

BRYANT, Ark. (KATV) — A Conway teen is awaiting his court date after being arrested for stealing two school buses and crashing one of them, but the mother has told KATV that her son is autistic and ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition estimated to affect approximately 1 in 100 children ...

When you finally receive a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that reflects your strengths and the challenges you face, it can be ...

Repetitive behaviors are not an uncommon part of human experience, but not all repetitive actions serve the same purpose or carry the same meaning. Two types of behaviors that are often confused are ...

BELLEFONTE Increasing awareness and understanding of autism is the goal of UK King’s Daughters free event titled “What Is Autism?,” set for 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Pavilion Auditorium ...