Groundbreaking autism research is happening right here in Massachusetts and parents say the program is changing lives. Ten-year-old Colby Ostrowsky lives with autism and communicates without words.

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

BYU study shows that after parents receive specialized training, children with autism spectrum disorder markedly improve their social and communication skills. A summary of 50 studies found that when ...

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

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Robotics have emerged as a transformative tool in the intervention strategies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). These technology‐driven systems provide consistent, engaging, and customisable ...

March is recognized as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with developmental differences. This month provides ...

When children receive early autism evaluations and consistent access to effective therapies, their ability to adapt and thrive improves dramatically. Autism. It’s a word many of us know, with 1 in 36 ...

AT PEACE Study supports providers who coach parents of children with autism on how to implement therapy strategies into their daily routines. Dr. Melanie Pellecchia is an Assistant Professor of ...

Documenting Hope announces the publication of a peer-reviewed paper describing the remission of autism symptoms in a boy following medical nutrition therapy. If even a subset of children can ...

With up to one in 68 children now being diagnosed with autism, a public debate rages: Is the actual incidence of autism rising at what some say are epidemic proportions, or is our high awareness of ...