When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments ...

Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs. This prompted The Lancet medical journal to commission a group of ...

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, ...

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy for autism that encourages certain behaviors and discourages others. ABA therapy is controversial, as some argue that it reinforces the idea that autistic ...

Social communication is a key challenge for kids with autism. Source: RODNAE Productions/Pexels It’s well-known that most kids with autism have trouble socializing. That’s a hallmark of the disorder.

A new study published in Autism Research suggests that helping autistic children strengthen their inner speech may improve their ability to regulate emotions. The pilot trial tested a novel therapy ...

Autistic people are more likely than non-autistic people to hyperfocus on things. This is known as monotropism, where the ...