Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems in boys, according to a new study. Gender ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...
Gender nonconformity in 7-year-olds - as measured by levels of gender-conforming play - may be associated with autistic traits and behavioral difficulties in girls, and with peer relationship problems ...
Children diagnosed with autism are far more likely to experience ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) problems than their typically developing peers. That's the finding of a new UC Davis MIND Institute study ...
For more than two decades, the genetics of autism seemed to splinter in every direction. Each new sequencing study added ...
Families of children with autism place enormous trust in therapy programs designed to help their children communicate, socialize and live more independently. Programs such as Applied Behavior Analysis ...
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A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week ...
April is National Autism Acceptance Month, which brings awareness to neurodiversity, encourages support for autistic individuals, and highlights disparities in access to care, support, and resources.