Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviors and psychological distress irrespective of previous ...

Children with autism spectrum disorder often struggle to communicate their needs, a problem that can result in frequent angry outbursts and persistent behavioral problems. Parents of autistic children ...

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 ...

ST. PAUL, MN – More than one area of the brain is responsible for autistic behavior in children with tuberous sclerosis and brain lesions, according to an article published in the October 9 issue of ...

Managing a child’s misbehaviour can be challenging for any parent, but for parents of an autistic child, the issue can seem even more difficult. Follow these strategies to help manage your child’s ...

Many children with autism have difficulty sleeping and new research suggests that such nighttime troubles may be directly tied to behavioral issues. Kids on the spectrum who didn’t sleep well at night ...

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

MUNICH — A drug given to pregnant mice prevented autism-like behavior in their offspring, encouraging researchers they’re on the right track in testing the medicine in children with the disorder. The ...

Girls with autism display less repetitive and restricted behavior than boys do, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The study also found that brain ...

Hundreds of Arizona families who have kids with autism are facing difficult choices because of a Medicaid contract dispute.