Autism affects how a person socializes, communicates, learns and behaves. Diagnoses have skyrocketed from 1 in 150 children ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people interact or ...

In regenerative medicine for autism, outcomes are shaped not only by the biological material used but also by the clinical ...

In August 2017, we received news that would change our lives forever. Fueled by our concern over delayed development in our son, Jamey, we were recommended by his pediatrician to visit a specialist.

A child with autism or autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) has trouble interacting and communicating with others. In autism ...

Throughout this whole month, just as in Aprils past, you may notice various homes, businesses and landmarks in Southern Maryland decorated in blue lights. It’s not because they’re feeling particularly ...

Stimming helps people with autism regulate their emotions and behavior. Stimming includes auditory, tactile, visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive actions. Stimming also occurs in people with ADHD ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can be used to treat a variety of different behaviors, ...

Repetitive behaviors are not an uncommon part of human experience, but not all repetitive actions serve the same purpose or carry the same meaning. Two types of behaviors that are often confused are ...

One of the first clues that Sarah was different was her walking. She did not walk until she was 20 months old, about 9 months later than her twin sister. “My pediatrician told me, ‘Oh, don’t worry.