Steven DeLong, whose 5-year-old son, Bradley, was diagnosed with autism 2½ years ago, felt as if he needed to channel his feelings into action. After attending an Eagles Autism Foundation event ...

A simple question would have made a world of difference for this routine pediatrician's visit, had it been asked: "What can we do to make this visit easier for you?" Lauren Schiff, MD, a gynecologic ...

Just as each child with autism presents unique characteristics, their parents face a wide spectrum of emotions and ...

In essence, early identification and early intervention, such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral ...

According to estimates from the CDC's Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, about 1 in 36 children have been identified with Autism spectrum disorder.

World Autism Awareness Day is observed annually on April 2. Dian Naidoo said research prepared her for when her second son was diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum.

A child with autism can exhibit distress about small changes in daily routines, for example, going home via a different route or changing arrangements for meals. The insistence on sameness is a ...

Autism awareness month is observed every April ... Repetitive behaviours and routines: • Repetitive movements like hand flapping, rocking, or spinning. • Strong attachment to specific routines ...

“Together, we can ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, is valued and embraced as an important part of our vibrant and diverse city,” Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said. (Mark Weber/The ...

The new season premiered Wednesday, April 2, in honor of World Autism Awareness Day, bringing with it everything fans love about the hit Emmy® Award-winning docu-series: heart, honesty, and ...

Dyslexia and autism can also go hand in hand ... Autistic people can feel supported by consistency in their routines and daily schedules. Use visual aids. Visual aids and images can help with ...