March is recognized as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with developmental differences. This month provides ...

Parenting a child with autism can bring unique joys and challenges arising from a multitude of factors—for example, first words, uncertainty about the future, communication deficits, managing ...

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Although there is no cure for autism, various interventions diminish the symptoms, sometimes profoundly. Since both social and communication differences are part of the diagnosis, behavioral and ...

Autistic children are vulnerable in therapy programs. A Michigan case shows how safeguards can fail, leading to abuse.

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — In today's Community Conversations, the Founder and CEO of Autism and Behavioral Pediatric Clinic in El Paso Hector Adame joined the KFOX14 Morning News to talk about ...

If your child’s pediatrician hands you a questionnaire and says the results “raise some concerns,” what that really means is ...

Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...