The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is, at its heart, a processing disorder. And while the students with ASD face a variety of challenges depending on where they fall on the spectrum, even those considered ...

Many children with autism have difficulty sleeping and new research suggests that such nighttime troubles may be directly tied to behavioral issues. Kids on the spectrum who didn’t sleep well at night ...

An author of the book “Decoding Autism” and a learning disability expert working in the field of mental health from past 20 years. A regular TV personality for a talk show on career counselling and ...

Differences in behavior among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are closely related to differences in neuroanatomy – the shape of a brain – a team of Boston College neuroscientists report ...

Washington: As the number of cases suffering from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing, a recent study says how insufficient is the supply of certified applied behaviour analysis (ABA) ...

Lots of kids like video games, but new research suggests that for those with autism, play can be problematic. In a study looking at 169 boys with autism ages 8 to 18, researchers found that playing ...

Adam McCrimmon does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

A MOTHER, visibly upset, sought my advice regarding her son’s teachers recommending his enrolment in a Special Education School. The school did not provide a formal assessment report, yet they cited ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name given to a group of conditions that affect a person’s social interaction and behaviour, according to the NHS. The condition is much more common than people ...

On Friday 2 April it's World Autism Awareness Day. The aim of the day, which is organised by the United Nations, is to raise awareness of autism and highlight what can be done to improve the quality ...