Dr. Doreen Samelson is the Chief Clinical Officer for Catalight, a nonprofit serving individuals with developmental ...

Like other teenagers, teens on the autism spectrum are itching to exercise their social muscles. They hope for new friends, ...

Black women and girls on the spectrum have long been under-diagnosed and overlooked. A diagnosis arrives late for many of them — or not at all.

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 ...

My daughter was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. I knew in that moment the life I planned for her would be forever altered. If you have a child with any disability, you know what I mean. All your ...

A new study, conducted by AnswersNow in partnership with the Clemson Center for Behavior Analysis (Clemson University) and ...

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 ...

A viral podcast featuring a Florida physician discussing autism treatments has reignited one of Hollywood’s most ...

With 1 in 31 children now identified with autism, Kind BH is helping NC families navigate diagnosis, access care, and ...

Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds -- as measured by levels of gender-conforming play -- may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship ...

Stimming—short for "self-stimulatory behavior"—is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in medical ...