After receiving evidence-based early interventions, roughly two-thirds of non-speaking kids with autism speak single words, ...

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 ...

Mattel is launching its first Barbie with autism and a Durant mother of an autistic child says it’s a step forward in the toy ...

Autism has always been described as a spectrum, but for families, doctors, and educators, that word often feels too vague. It ...

Dana Gentry, Nevada Current. An expensive therapy praised as the gold standard for helping autistic children gain the skills ...

If you're a parent or caregiver of a child who's autistic, the odds are you're spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the ...

Autistic adults often possess strengths like hyperfocus, pattern recognition, and attention to detail. Identifying and ...

At Shanghai’s Aihao Center, parents and teachers are equipping autistic children with the skills they need to thrive in ...

New numbers show that autism affects one in 59 children. More children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ...