When Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, he made a pledge to thoroughly research autism, its causes, and potential treatment options. The ambitious director even made the claim that…
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At the inaugural Autism Awareness Campaign, hosted by Farida Seth and Stefan from the FSS Foundation, the primary focus was on the importance of providing extra care and support to children with autism. They discussed…
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While the average neurotypical child might be thrilled and excited about summer vacation, all the changes in routines and people can be very overwhelming for children on the autism spectrum. Often, the influx of sudden…
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If you’re a teacher, you’ve probably noticed—more and more kids are being diagnosed. In some classrooms, it’s one in every few children. It’s not something happening “out there” anymore—it’s part of everyday life for so…
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Every parent wants to find the right tools to help their child thrive, especially when raising a child with autism. Over the years, families have turned to therapy, special learning programs, and creative activities to…
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Children with autism are at a higher-than-average risk of drowning for several reasons, including the difficulties associated with finding a qualified instructor to effectively teach them how to swim. Another reason autistic children are more…
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Lately, there’s been much more talk about helping young people with autism and other disabilities find their place in the world, not just in school, but in life. People finally realize that these kids have…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in celebration of the month, Touro University Nevada has decided to focus its efforts on spreading knowledge and information about Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). According to data from…
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New research has uncovered an intriguing fact – children with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) are about 14xs as likely to develop autism spectrum disorder as children without DM1. This finding is significant considering DM1…
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Recently, there's been much talk about autism—but not everything you hear is true. With so much information out there, it’s easy to feel confused about what to believe. That’s why Dr. Shanon Taylor, a professor…
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