For the first several months of her life, Addison Shimmel appeared to be developing typically, calling her parents “Mama” and ...

As the definition of autism has widened, there’s been a growing push to create a new diagnosis, called profound autism, for ...

When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs. This prompted The Lancet medical journal to commission a group of ...

When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments ...

A new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders suggests that the ability to comprehend complex language relies on a developmental window that may close significantly ...

Most new cases reflect mild or no significant impairment. Moderate and severe cases have declined. Adam Omary is a ...

'You tend to focus very much on the present tense when you’re the parent of an autistic child,' said Mark Neary ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will add an ...

The province said it's investing an unprecedented $475 million for the new model over three years to support children in need.

The teacher was halfway through explaining a lesson when she suddenly stopped. A piece of chalk slipped from her fingers and clattered to the floor as her eyes fixed on a child sitting in the corner ...