Autism spectrum disorders

Unlocking speech for kids with autism

For parents of a child with autism, communication is often the No. 1 hurdle. But what if there were a simple way to help them get their youngster talking?

Pediatrics

How do children learn to trust an adult's non-verbal cues?

According to researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), kids as young as three to five years old can already use context-specific information to determine whether or not an adult is a reliable ...

Health

Study investigates non-verbal signs of resistance

A new study examining how people with severe and profound intellectual disabilities resist activities while in care recommends that institutions improve training to help carers better understand non-verbal cues, as well as ...