Dr. Donatilla Kanimba has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of the disabled and impaired – not just in Rwanda, but also in Kenya, where she spent a significant part of her life as a ...

Classrooms are filled with children with diverse characteristics. Some excel in academics, while others struggle; some are skilled in sports, while others are not. Despite the variety of students, the ...

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Learning a second language may seem like an unusual approach to treating autism, but research points to surprising bene ...

Many teens with autism hide social anxiety. Parents can help by recognizing signs, encouraging gradual exposure, and teaching ...

The multilingual children demonstrated better executive function than their peers who spoke one language, regardless of ...

As the number of children and adults being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) surges, what's needed are ...

The hallmark signs of autism are challenges with social communication skills and restricted and repetitive behaviors, according to Andy Shih, chief science officer at Autism Speaks in New York City.

“I don’t have many friends, because of who I am,” Brown reveals. “I didn’t go to school, so I don’t have the best social ...

The centers offer therapeutic services to children with autism that aim to encourage positive behaviors and improve social skills. Parents typically drop their children off for a few hours for ...

The centers offer therapeutic services to children with autism that aim to encourage positive behaviors and improve social skills. Parents typically drop their children off for a few hours for ...

The CAMI (Computerized Assessment of Motor Imitation) game can detect differences in motor imitation skills using ... of an autism spectrum disorder are impaired social interaction, impaired ...