Although there is no cure for autism, various interventions diminish the symptoms, sometimes profoundly. Since both social and communication differences are part of the diagnosis, behavioral and ...

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Soar Autism Center announced the launch of a free, 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training program rooted in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) — a developmental-behavioral approach ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. – The Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services (DMHDDSUS), in collaboration with Trillium Health Resources, has partnered with Attend Behavior ...

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A common characteristic of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is fixation. Fixation is defined as a strong attachment to a specific object or routine, which can interfere with daily ...

Raising a child brings about specific challenges non-parents don’t experience, but it also brings families a lot of joy. This is particularly true for parents raising children with autism spectrum ...

Learning to play the drums could make a big difference for adolescents with autism, with new research finding that acquiring the skill leads to better emotional control and fewer behavior issues.

People with autism spectrum disorder can be classified into four distinct subtypes based on their brain activity and behavior, according to a study from Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The study ...