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 ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people interact or ...

In regenerative medicine for autism, outcomes are shaped not only by the biological material used but also by the clinical ...

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 ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can be used to treat a variety of different behaviors, ...

The behavioral disorders observed in autism are associated with a multitude of genetic alterations. Scientists have now found another molecular cause for this condition. The transcription factor MYT1L ...

Autistic people may experience heightened menopausal mood and cognitive changes because baseline differences in emotion regulation, executive function and memory are already strained. Hot flashes and ...

New research is changing how we understand canine behavior, suggesting some dogs may experience autism-like conditions ...