Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, ...

Many autistic adults experience mental health difficulties. Research shows that autistic people are more likely than neurotypical people to experience emotion dysregulation, having trouble feeling and ...

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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 ...

Many people confuse Autism and OCD because of their similar symptoms and behaviours However a psychologist shares how one can ...

A team of researchers has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect of the hormone ...

In addition to infections/sepsis and medication overdose, a person may die from fat embolus, in which a piece of fat tissue ...

Responding to the growing need for services to support children and adults with autism and behavior challenges, Graham Behavior Services (GBS) has opened a new, expansive clinic in West Long Branch.

It’s incredibly rewarding providing a space where families can celebrate the holidays feeling understood, supported, ...