April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you are concerned that your child may meet the criteria for autism, contact your pediatrician or early-intervention services as soon as possible. Create a list of your concerns with specific ...

Popular communication methods for nonspeaking autistic people have ignited a fierce debate over what counts as evidence of ...

Starting July 1, Florida will have a new type of emergency alert: The Spectrum Alert. The Spectrum Alert is designed to ...

Florida has officially launched and issued its first-ever "Spectrum Alert," which is used to mobilize communities to search ...

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 ...

Most autistic people support genetic research but fear how the findings might be used. Their concerns are becoming harder to ...