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Communication is vital to expressing and getting what we want and need, bonding with other people and navigating the world in which we live. But, by definition, autistic people often deal with ...

For years the treatment of autism has been dominated by a single treatment modality called applied behavioral analysis (ABA). ABA is a treatment modality that was designed for children in the early ...

May 9, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. EDTJust now Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Programs to support autistic people ...

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.

This study is for caregivers of minimally-speaking or non-speaking autistic children or adults. Caregivers must understand sufficient English to complete the online study. The person you care for must ...

Most research on autism focuses on younger people, but some studies suggest older adults face increased risks — and perhaps ...

Autism can be a taboo topic for many communities. For parents with school-aged children who are diagnosed with autism, there's a concern about having access to resources to assist them, what their ...

It’s World Autism Month, and local nonprofits are staging events to shine a spotlight on support services for the neurodivergent. “Our community is growing and autism awareness is growing and more ...

The double empathy problem shows that communication issues between neurotypes are about differences, not deficits. Empathy is ...

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ...