A study of children with autism spectrum disorder found that a therapeutic intervention using robots was effective in improving their social development and participation in social activities ...

The study found that children who received individualized ESI coaching earlier showed greater gains in use and understanding of language, social use of communication skills, and self-help skills.

Key Takeaways Music therapy offers autistic children a structured, predictable medium that reduces anxiety and builds social communication skills.

A new study published in Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools explores how elementary school–aged peers can be taught to support classmates with autism who are minimally speaking ...

Researchers assessed 19 practices, including acupuncture, animal-assisted interventions, herbal medicine and music therapy.

Both parents and school communities can play important roles helping autistic children to thrive.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered an update on his autism study, saying "interventions" could be causing the disorder. He didn't ...

Parenting a child with autism can bring unique joys and challenges arising from a multitude of factors—for example, first words, uncertainty about the future, communication deficits, managing ...

In an effort to improve the challenges young autistic children face as part of their early development, researchers have focused on developing and evaluating nonpharmaceutical interventions that ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects social communication and development. A key characteristic in its clinical diagnosis is that autistic children rarely look at others&rsquo ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tuesday he’s on track to identify “interventions” that are ...