In a commentary Goodwin co-authored for the medical journal The Lancet, he says that specialized training of medical professionals and novel interventions geared to people with sensory issues can help ...

Music has emerged as a powerful tool for supporting children with autism spectrum disorder, particularly in managing anxiety and enhancing focus. Research consistently shows that carefully selected ...

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.

Despite the naysayers, research into the gut-autism axis is producing useful results and helping kids with autism feel less ...

May 9, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. EDTJust now Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Programs to support autistic people ...

In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A. County deputies learn that sometimes the best way to handle ...

A new study by Bournemouth University (BU) is calling for Government to commit to a faster diagnosis and tailored mental health support for people with autism to help prevent suicides. The study which ...

Parents of autistic children say that one of the most stressful behaviors they have to contend with is their child wandering off alone — so much so that it prevents families from engaging in ...

A 9-year-old Dinwiddie County boy with autism is helping first responders better assist children on the autism spectrum who go missing or experience trauma.

Mattel says it spent 18 months developing its autistic Barbie in partnership with a disability rights advocacy group, but in less than three days, the new doll has spurred a wide range of reactions.

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TIJUANA Only 315 children with autism of the 5,000 or so believed to have this disorder in the city are receiving therapies that will help them function to their potential, said organizers of the ...