THE disapproving glances directed at autistic children brought to public places often break the hearts of their parents.

My daughter was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. I knew in that moment the life I planned for her would be forever ...

Anxiety disorders are very common in autistic kids, affecting about half of all children at some point in time. Autistic children can experience anxiety in their own ways. They might be afraid of ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can be used to treat a variety of different behaviors, ...

According to Jared Edward Reser of the University of Southern California, certain species of mammals display solitary behaviour that strongly resembles what is often seen in autism. There appears to ...

As a practicing Limited Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst in the State of Michigan, who own and operate the McCrory Center for Behavioral Health, I am all too familiar with ...

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Autism rates have reached historic highs, leaving ...

As social beings, when thinking about autism we tend to focus on its social challenges, such as difficulty communicating, making friends and showing empathy. I am a geneticist and the mother of a ...

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