For people with autism—especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs—communicating ...

Dec. 1 -- MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- A special, intensive early intervention program for toddlers with autism succeeded in boosting IQ along with children's language and social skills, a new ...

CALEB CALIFANO, WPBF 25 NEWS THE RECENT DROWNINGS IN OUR AREA ARE RAISING QUESTIONS ON HOW COMMUNITIES ARE WORKING TO PREVENT THESE INCIDENTS FROM HAPPENING. OUR REPORTER, RACHEL PERRY, HAS A LOOK AT ...

Those who are close to someone with autism have been beside themselves the last few days. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., our country’s secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter ...

Having a furry friend can add fun and companionship for anyone — but for children with autism, it can be life-changing. A recent study from the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine ...

Two families in eastern Ontario have welcomed some very special four-legged friends into their homes, ones whose job is to help their children with autism.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Autistic youth face significantly higher rates of depression, suicidal thoughts and suicide than non-autistic ...

When Anthony Tricarico was diagnosed at 7 with autism spectrum disorder, his parents, Neal and Samara, were told that he might need extra support at school, so they made sure he got it. When doctors ...