Self-compassion practices can support parents of autistic children to manage stress, nurture well-being, and create a more ...

Regardless of your child’s age, when you are making a plan for fear or anxiety related to autism features, make sure to work together with your child. Ask what they think is doable for them, what they ...

Children on the autism spectrum, especially those who are high-functioning, tend to be exceptionally perceptive. Their ...

"I have never, in 17 years, seen my son voluntarily try or even want to interact with a dog," said his mom, who shared the profound moment online.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing nuance in these conversations.

For some children and their parents, however, it can be difficult to determine when fears are typical and when they are developing into more serious phobias or anxiety disorders. Fears are a ...

For many mothers, the idea that their pregnancy somehow caused their child’s autism has been a source of guilt and anxiety.

With funding from the NIH earmarked by the Autism CARES Act, researchers aim to pinpoint the environmental factors that ...

Innovative One-Minute Video Game Boasts 80% Success Rate in Diagnosing Autism Jan. 28, 2025 — A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from ...