For individuals with autism and their families, navigating social situations, especially new or unpredictable ones, can be ...

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Dec. 1 -- MONDAY, Nov. 30 (HealthDay News) -- A special, intensive early intervention program for toddlers with autism succeeded in boosting IQ along with children's language and social skills, a new ...

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The federal government has released the model for its Thriving Kids program, aimed at setting up services and supports run by states and territories outside the NDIS.

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The center offers a therapy called Applied Behavior Analysis to help children and teens diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, social delays, behavioral challenges and other developmental ...