Play-based sand therapy may help children with autism express emotions and improve behavior, according to clinical trial ...

Autism is a spectrum, and that means there is no single presentation,” said Nurse Practitioner Lacey Watson, with Providence Pediatrics in Humboldt. “Some children need significant daily support, ...

Research suggests that autistic people have a higher risk for self-harm. Negative and unsupportive environments and challenges with emotional expression and communication may contribute to this ...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) continues to prove its value in supporting children with autism, showing measurable gains in communication, adaptive skills, and social development. Recent research ...

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

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

Wood County Schools Board Certified Behavior Analyst Allison Crislip-McMurray shared some insights about April being Autism Acceptance Month and what the school system is doing to help students and ...

Presented by Pediatrics for All April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to focus on understanding autism and recognizing how ...

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

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 ...