WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Students with mental and physical disabilities are faced with many challenges in the classroom. One of them is keeping up with a daily schedule. That’s why Amanda Ulfsax, a ...

Autism is defined as a spectrum disorder which happens due to conditions related to development of the brain. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 out 100 children have autism, and its ...

There are a number of factors that can lead to autism spectrum disorder, but the exact cause is not known. Dr. Adrian Billings, a family medicine physician and professor at Texas Tech University ...

For someone with autism, a simple trip to the zoo can become an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden experience full of crowds and new and strange sights and sounds. The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in ...

We are a few weeks into the new year and most of us are probably settling into our 2023 routines. Coming back from an extended break or time off is not easy. During these times, our routines are ...

Brain signals measured during a simple visual task could serve as a biomarker for autism, according to a new study published Thursday. The task tests a person’s ability to perceive a phenomenon called ...

Visual System Brain Development Implicated in Infants who Develop Autism UNC School of Medicine researchers used MRI to document crucial differences in the visual processing system in the brains of ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. - While physical activity is important for everyone, research has shown people with developmental disabilities do not exercise as often as their typically developed peers. In an effort ...

New program offers structured, play-based ABA therapy during after-school hours for children with autism or Down ...