“The goal of early intervention for autism is not to teach children to simply look or act ‘more neurotypical’ or ‘less autistic,’” she says. “Interventions should emphasize a strengths-based model ...

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 ...

The predictive value of childhood screenings for autism and other conditions depends on how common the condition is, a limit that parents need to understand As we strive to keep our kids safe, healthy ...