A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health—and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery. It follows a study led by the ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

If you are concerned that your child may meet the criteria for autism, contact your pediatrician or early-intervention services as soon as possible. Create a list of your concerns with specific ...

Children on the autism spectrum, often at odds with their own emotions, may find help in an unlikely place: their own inner voice. A team from the University of Pittsburgh and collaborators tested a ...

Up to 97% of autistic people over 60 are undiagnosed. Experts offer up advice for family members on how to support this ‘neglected generation’ ...

It’s common knowledge that diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased, now affecting one in 31 children and one in 45 adults. Yet, what’s talked about less frequently is the impact ...

Most autistic people support genetic research but fear how the findings might be used. Their concerns are becoming harder to ...

Children with autism and their families are getting some extra help from a foundation in Sharon, Massachusetts. It was started by a couple who were trying to figure out how best to support their ...

As children with autism and their families experience a wide range of challenges, it can often feel like there is little change happening no matter what treatment they try — often impacting daily life ...

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By relaxing standards and protocols, untested treatments may be given to autistic children with high support needs.