Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury. Not all children respond to behavioral therapies. Findings from a pilot trial show that ...
Mar 20, 2025
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A study led by Kennedy Krieger Institute's Center for Autism Services, Science and Innovation (CASSI) finds that a community-based screening model is helping children receive autism diagnoses faster, particularly in underserved ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Closer collaboration between child health services and specialist care has resulted in faster support for young children with autism. Published in Frontiers in Pediatrics, a study from the University of Gothenburg shows that, ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Children with disabilities face significant challenges in South Africa. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of health care and little financial support for their families can ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed—from a rare condition to a common reality for 1 in 36 children.
Mar 14, 2025
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Autistic people often face an uphill battle when searching for a job, especially during interviews. New Virginia Commonwealth University research underscores the enduring value of employer neurodiversity training when coupled ...
Mar 14, 2025
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A job interview can make anyone anxious. For people with autism, an interview can be extra stressful. They might avoid eye contact or rush when they speak. They could miss social cues or fidget to cope with discomfort from ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Empathy—the ability to share and understand the emotions of others—is a cornerstone of human social interactions. When we witness someone in pain, we often experience a mirrored emotional response, a phenomenon known ...
Mar 10, 2025
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to study whether vaccines are linked to autism—despite overwhelming scientific evidence showing no connection.
Mar 10, 2025
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Adults with autism have high rates of co-occurring attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and are more likely to receive ADHD medications, according to a study published online Feb. 12 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 28, 2025
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