Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people learn, ...

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London shows that "Predictive Parenting," a group-based behavioral parenting intervention for parents ...

Stimming, in all its forms, reflects our shared need for grounding, an expression of the connection between body and mind. Self-stimulatory behaviors are often associated with autism, but in truth, ...

Despite the naysayers, research into the gut-autism axis is producing useful results and helping kids with autism feel less ...

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Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A. County deputies learn that sometimes the best way to handle ...

Individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities are at higher risk of self-injury, aggression and other severe behaviors, but families are often unable to access effective treatments. A ...

Ivy Tech Community College has partnered with Engaging Minds Autism Services and Hope Behavioral Services to help speed up diagnosis and treatment planning for families of children with autism.

Thriveworks reports that "Heated Rivalry" portrays autism subtly through Shane, showcasing him as a multifaceted character in a love story.