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 ...

Autism likely has deep genetic roots, but the latest research provides hope that some learning techniques can lessen symptoms of the developmental disorder. In children with the mildest cases of ...

Stimming—short for "self-stimulatory behavior"—is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in medical ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, restricted ...

A number of news media reports have detailed physical or even sexual assaults by children with autism or intellectual disabilities. In some cases, the victims have suffered serious head injuries. At ...

My daughter was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. I knew in that moment the life I planned for her would be forever altered. If you have a child with any disability, you know what I mean. All your ...

Visits to ABC's Mueller ABA therapy center connected legislative staff with the realities families face when accessing ABA ...

The lead researcher told Newsweek some people in this group learn to hide autistic traits, making them harder to identify.

Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...

A visit to ABC's Clayton ABA therapy center connected legislative staff with the realities families face when accessing ABA therapyCLAYTON, NC AND AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 2, 2026 / ...