Some children referred for an autism assessment in Barnsley face a waiting list of three years before being seen, with the ...

When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. “We quickly pursued evaluation through early ...

Parents of autistic babies interact with them differently before they are formally diagnosed with autism, a study has found, suggesting they pick up on the children's needs. Researchers from Emory ...

The new analysis study showed the delay may stem from genetic mutations that are present when a child is born – but activate ...

While modern testing for autism isn’t flawless, it can encourage early detection. This can mean better support for autistic kids. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurodevelopmental ...

When a child receives an autism diagnosis, every aspect of family life is impacted, including work life. Now that research shows the prevalence of autism in children is as high as 1 in 36, the need ...

Childhood immunizations are essential for protecting against infectious diseases, disability and death. With developing ...

Foreman felt an instant rush of fear and adrenaline — not only because Lucas didn’t know how to swim, but also because he had ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writer by day, Comic by night, who aims to inform, inspire, and amuse. With nearly 78% of autistic children experiencing a ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways: What to Know About Autism in Children When Aimee Karpien adopted her son, Henry, at 18 months old, she immediately suspected he had developmental delays and sensory ...