Although there is no cure for autism, various interventions diminish the symptoms, sometimes profoundly. Since both social and communication differences are part of the diagnosis, behavioral and ...

Continuing Education Credits: up to 11 hours, through American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work (PA SBSW), or International Accreditors for Continuing Education ...

The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

Two prominent early intervention models for toddlers with autism show a very similar impact, whether delivered at 15-hours or 25-hours per week intensities, a study has found. A multisite study led by ...

The author’s 5-year-old son on a Ferris wheel at the zoo with his brother. (Courtesy of Jackie Spinner) Perspective by Jackie Spinner For the first time in 12 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics ...

RIVERTON — Lily is a 13-year-old Swiftie with dreams of being a singer and actress despite being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at a young age. While she is now a happy, energetic teen, ...

I’ve always agreed and promoted the idea that it takes a village to raise a typical child: The physical care, love, attention and guidance of a group of people who care for each child as an individual ...

A first-of-its-kind study finds that intervention for infants showing signs of autism can dramatically reduce symptom severity and lessen the chance that a child will later be diagnosed. Infants ...

For parents, an autism diagnosis for their child is life-changing, often following months of uncertainty. Questions about eye contact, social responsiveness, and developmental progress lead families ...