A new USC study suggests that gut imbalances in children with autism may create an imbalance of metabolites in the digestive system - ultimately disrupting neurotransmitter production and influencing ...

Stimming helps people with autism regulate their emotions and behavior. Stimming includes auditory, tactile, visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive actions. Stimming also occurs in people with ADHD ...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is synonymous with supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, even though the theory on which it is grounded is purely scientific and applicable to any population, ...

Studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui reveal alarming new insights into the effects of screen time on toddlers.

For decades, autism was believed to overwhelmingly affect boys. Yet a big new study out of Sweden provides perhaps the best evidence yet that girls aren’t less likely to be autistic — they’re just ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chris Willey, director of technology at Islands of Brilliance, works with an autistic student to create a project focused on the ...

When considering autism in the context of hospital security, it’s crucial for hospital staff and security personnel to be aware of and sensitive to the unique needs and behaviors of individuals with ...

Thriveworks reports that "Heated Rivalry" portrays autism subtly through Shane, showcasing him as a multifaceted character in ...