When Becky Bincan’s daughter Sofia was four years old, she was diagnosed with autism. “I was scared,” said the mum-of-five, who had noticed that her daughter had very different needs to her twin ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and experts now estimate that one in 31 children in the United States has autism spectrum ...

Autistic children are 160 times more likely to drown than their neurotypical peers, highlighting the importance of providing ...

Autism therapy plays an important role in terms of what children with autism have. With growing awareness about autism, ...

The first days of school bustle with smiles, enthusiasm, and in some cases, dread. For autistic children in particular, school can be less than welcoming. Autistic children are more likely to be ...

Children on the autism spectrum, often at odds with their own emotions, may find help in an unlikely place: their own inner voice. A team from the University of Pittsburgh and collaborators tested a ...

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health – and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery. It follows a study led by the ...

The state says the changes are essential to keep its health coverage program compliant with federal rules. Clinics say it's a ...

April marks the start of Autism Awareness Month and a new center that provides support is preparing to open in Cedar Springs.

An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help some non-verbal children with autism discover the ability to speak. The drug, leucovorin, is a prescription vitamin that functions similarly to ...

It’s common knowledge that diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased, now affecting one in 31 children and one in 45 adults. Yet, what’s talked about less frequently is the impact ...