Autistic children may be nonverbal or not have the words or other typical communication strategies to clearly explain their ...

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, ...

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 large-scale analysis of data on autistic preschoolers reveals that while the majority of children gain spoken language ...

For autistic children, receiving more hours of treatment may not lead to better outcomes, according to a new peer-reviewed study by researchers at the nonprofit Catalight Research Institute. The ...

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 ...

Emotion regulation is a universal challenge for adults and children alike and the primary reason why individuals seek psychological support. Autistic children’s emotion regulation is impacted by ...

Training that helps first responders recognize autism-related behaviors and adjust their approach in the first critical ...