Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those ...

Bloomington resident Adrienne Overmeyer said Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapy commonly used to address challenging ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a ...

Autism likely has deep genetic roots, but the latest research provides hope that some learning techniques can lessen symptoms of the developmental disorder. In children with the mildest cases of ...

A new study identifies PTCHD1-AS as a key non-coding gene that shapes social and repetitive behaviors in autism without affecting cognition.

SAN ANTONIO – Psychology researcher Ashlee Flanagan set to explore the relationship between black autistic youth and police officers. Flanagan took into account the misinterpretations of autistic ...

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 6, 2026 / Action Behavior Centers, a leading provider of evidence-based applied behavior ...

A $12.9 million joint study between Duke Health and UNC Health aims to improve treatment options for autistic children with ...