Autism is 'wildly overdiagnosed' warn researchers and anxious children are being wrongly labelled

Paediatric and autism researchers say that behaviours such as difficulty maintaining eye contact or 'toe-walking' does not ...

A complete guide to autism diagnostic methods: Screening, assessment & diagnosis

Autism Spectrum Disorder now affects approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States, according to the CDC’s 2025 ADDM Network report. Yet despite decades of ...
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Dozens of products tested later, we’re confident we’ve found the top 10 sensory toys

We tested dozens of products and consulted experts to find the best sensory toys. Here are 10 standout options to suit a range of sensory needs.

'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help

Rachael clambers onto her mother's lap as they sit on the floor of their home in Mzuzu, northern Malawi. The girl laughs, ...

Shortage of synapses predicts severity of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia, study reveals

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting about 1% of the population worldwide, and is notoriously difficult to ...
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Colorado is proposing major changes to autism therapy — and families are worried

Sabrina Ortengren had almost no hope when she and her husband Jay sat down with an autism therapy provider in Evergreen, ...