When RFK Jr. became the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, he committed to identifying the root causes of autism. RFK Jr. was so confident in his pursuit of the truth that he…
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When RFK Jr. became the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, he committed to identifying the root causes of autism. RFK Jr. was so confident in his pursuit of the truth that he…
Read MoreAutism, commonly referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder or Autistic Disorder, is a lifelong condition that impacts how an individual will engage with others, communicate, and navigate their environment. Each child, teen, or adult with…
Read MoreWhen children or adolescents start displaying signs of developmental delays, slower processing times, or behavioral challenges, it’s natural for parents to wonder if an injury could’ve occurred. In many cases, parents are concerned that their…
Read MoreLeading research suggests that individuals with autism spectrum disorder often have an impaired Theory of Mind (ToM), or an ability to understand other people’s thoughts, beliefs, and intentions. A strained ToM can easily lead to…
Read MoreMindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) are a newer type of support strategy for families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The strategy involves mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and acceptance and commitment therapy…
Read MoreA recent study found something worth sharing - some children with autism had made steady progress in social connection after working with a small, child-friendly robot during therapy. Compared to kids in regular therapy or…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreChildren 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…
Read MoreNew 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…
Read MoreIf you have been reading up on current research in the field of autism, you probably know the rates of autism are rising, and the cause is still not completely understood. The CDC released new…
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