For children with autism spectrum disorder and with an intellectual disability, the options for improving communication and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a ...

“Does he have autism?” Robert’s mother asked anxiously. I’m a behavioral/developmental pediatrician working in a front-line private practice for the last 45 years in a Bay Area suburb. The family had ...

Neurodiversity advocates have long argued that autistic brains are differently wired. Now, new evidence shows they are right. Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of ...

After a career spent grappling with the neural underpinnings of autism, Uta Frith is unwavering in her controversial call to ...

The Superhero Park will include adaptive play equipment, wheelchair-friendly paths and calming areas when it opens later this year.

Emotion regulation is a universal challenge for adults and children alike and the primary reason why individuals seek psychological support. Autistic children’s emotion regulation is impacted by ...

Autistic people bring their vibrant and distinct worldview into sharp focus both neurodivergent and neurotypical kids in ...

The number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder in the U.S. has been on the rise for the past two decades.