All children are prone to injury and risks; keeping them safe is both the great fulfillment and the great challenge of parenthood. For children with developmental delays like autism, the risks and ...

Over the past couple of months, headlines have warned expectant parents that something as ordinary as a pain reliever or an antidepressant taken during pregnancy could “cause autism.” The stories have ...

In a room filled with pounding noises and clanging cowbells, L.A. County deputies learn that sometimes the best way to handle ...

Recently, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been the focus of much conversation and confusion. With so much information and misinformation available, it's important to separate fact from fiction. In ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Autism is rising in the United States, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. April is World Autism Acceptance Month. Dr. Shaylin Chock is a child ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Six-year-old Mason is drawn to the water. However, his father, Brandon Shaw, knows that Mason’s attraction to water can depend on the day, “With Mason, we can never take our eyes off ...

In a busy Washington, D.C. classroom, a student rocks gently in his chair, hands over his ears. Sign up for our Daily eBlast to get coverage on Black communities from the media company who has been ...

As millions of children around the country head out to trick-or-treat, the Autism Connection of Pennsylvania organization is reminding people that understanding can go a long way toward making ...

White children are screened for autism up to two years earlier than their Black and Hispanic peers in Georgia, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Led by a team of researchers ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Choosing the right toys for kids, especially those with specific sensory needs, is both an art and a ...