That just kept going, week after week, day after day.” Her communication difficulties, sensitivity to noise and other ...

A pediatrician explains autism spectrum disorder, including how common it is, early warning signs, possible causes and the ...

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON LESS THAN THREE WEEKS UNTIL STUDENTS IN MOST OF OUR LOCAL COUNTIES EMBARK ON A NEW JOURNEY. AND OF COURSE, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. THE TRANSITION TO MIDDLE AND ...

There has been a nationwide effort every April to bring awareness to autism, how it impacts a child and their family and making sure children with autism can achieve the highest quality of life. But ...

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A new autism resource kit adds communication tools, training videos and caregiver support resources inspired in part by a ...

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A new survey reveals a striking disconnect in how Americans think about autism research. While nearly everyone agrees that ...

Training that helps first responders recognize autism-related behaviors and adjust their approach in the first critical minutes of an emergency could save lives. That was the message of a recent ...

File: Children 6 and younger with autism spectrum disorder engage in play-based behavioral and development therapy at the CHOP-Soar Autism Center in Newtown, Pa. The site is part of an initiative to ...

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