“It is really important to have access to a vehicle in this country,” said Emma Sartin, Ph.D., MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Organization at the UAB School of Public ...

Autistic people bring their vibrant and distinct worldview into sharp focus both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids in these books that cater to nearly every age group. One of the challenging things ...

Last week I wrote about the things parents need to know about teens in general when you are raising an adolescent on the autism spectrum. As a parent you will need lots of practical tips to help you ...

Most children with autism have a terrible time with change. They like things to stay the same, as they are used to the familiarity of routine. If there are no new things, they don't have to anticipate ...

As a teenager at boarding school in China, Xiaopeng Ji remembers lying awake in her bed at night, staring at the ceiling for hours after lights out at 9 p.m. “I wasn’t a good sleeper, and I always ...

New autism testing service addresses the needs of young adults who may have gone years without answers while coping, compensating, or masking. A careful, individualized assessment with a psychologist ...

Given the challenges kids and teens with autism often face regarding sensory sensitivities and changes in routine, the exposure activities for a plan of action targeting these fears may need to be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Growing up, my mom was so focused on me not having meltdowns,” he reflected on the PodcastOne series. “I thought I was just an ...