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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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PLYMOUTH - Police say an aggressive group of panhandlers targeted a man with autism outside a Walmart store in Plymouth, eventually convincing him to completely empty his wallet. When members of the ...

A little-known hormone that's key for socialization could have links to autism, a study suggests. Social difficulties like making friends and interpreting conversational cues are some of the most tell ...

Talk about a prenatal power move. About 1 in 36 US children has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, a complex group of developmental conditions characterized by repetitive behaviors and ...

For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Autistic children don't necessarily follow all the "rules" set out for Halloween according to Hannah Williams, a board certified behavioral analyst for Hopebridge Autism ...