Despite the naysayers, research into the gut-autism axis is producing useful results and helping kids with autism feel less ...

Background Gut microbiota dysbiosis is linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. However, the role of bacterial ...

When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments are more difficult for autistic people, but new research shows that this ...

As the first month of the year comes to a close, parents are being reminded that it’s not too late to set meaningful goals for themselves and for their children. Kendra Morgan, a child development ...

After receiving evidence-based early interventions, roughly two-thirds of non-speaking kids with autism speak single words, and approximately half develop more complex language, according to a new ...

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, and paying attention. Researchers in Europe added a learning robot to ...

Mattel on Monday introduced autistic Barbie, another first for the company that aims to expand representation for children with different abilities. TAX TIME: When can you start filing income taxes in ...

The doll was developed in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) unveiled today its first-ever autistic Barbie doll created with guidance from the ...

• Example: Instead of "eat healthier," families should commit to "eat a healthy, balanced meal two times a week for the next four weeks" MADISON, Wis. — The "Time for Kids: A Recipe for Health" ...

Finding the right Christmas gift for an autistic child can feel overwhelming, especially when the shelves are filled with flashing lights, loud sounds and confusing rules. From simple matching games ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. David Coe is the father of a 7-year-old boy with autism. He explains that small gestures from holiday hosts can make a big ...