Positive reinforcement is a technique we intuitively make use of on daily basis. We usually don’t give it much thought, nor label it as a behavioral strategy. Encouragement from our loved ones (and ...

A new study documents how schools might be teaching autistic students that they are the problem and discouraging ...

States and insurers that administer Medicaid are scrutinizing autism therapy after spending quadrupled over five years amid a ...

"All I knew was that Caitlin began having that glazed look in her eyes," Owen said. "She wasn't born autistic, but soon developed symptoms of the disability after a vaccination. When she was diagnosed ...

Researchers found that daily doses of CBD oil may ease anxiety and improve certain social behaviors in autistic children. The preliminary trial also reports a noticeable drop in the daily stress ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Profound Autism Awareness Day on March 17 by providing information on supportive programs and services available to Texas families.

The social interactions that come naturally to most people are difficult for people with autism and Asperger syndrome. Simple matters like making eye contact, reading expressions and working out what ...

Recent studies reveal that about 700,000 people in the UK are autistic, which works out as around one in every 100 people in the population. Research also indicates that the numbers could be twice as ...

The announcement was made today at PSE&G Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Brunswick by Amy B. Mansue, president and CEO, Children’s Specialized Hospital; Lew Ferrero, district manager, Kohl’s ...