When news reached Brad and Joan Trahan that Mayo Clinic's insurance would begin covering intensive autism therapy, the couple didn't waste any time celebrating. They found some paper cups in their ...

Service dogs have been found to be of great help to autistic children, promoting social interaction and enhancing safety.

Every year, thousands of children miss critical windows for early autism intervention—simply because diagnostic tools rely too much on subjective observation. Once that window closes, the ...

Children with autism often find social interactions awkward, leaving them isolated. Now scientists report that they have discovered a first-of-its-kind compound that promotes social interaction among ...

Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disability that impairs social communication or interaction and leads to narrow, restricted interests (fixation on certain topics or objects) and ...

A new article published in Trends in Neuroscience and Education explores the question of whether intensive exposure to electronic screens in early childhood is a cause of symptoms of autistic spectrum ...

Autism has no cure at present. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex disorder with various manifestations. The aim of treatment is to lessen associated difficulties and deficits and to improve ...

New research suggests that the various reports -- of both over- and under-connectivity -- may, in fact, reflect a deeper principle of brain function. The study shows that the brains of individuals ...