Editor’s Note: Sam Blanco is an applied behavior analyst, working with students ages 3-14 in NYC. For the past ten years she has worked with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other ...

Running or wandering away from caregivers is common in autistic children and adults. The first step toward safety is creating a good plan for it. When many people think of the term “elope,” the first ...

Fixations can come in many varieties, and they’re common for neurodivergent and autistic people. While they can often be enjoyable and helpful, therapy can help if they become overwhelming. Whether it ...

A few months ago, I wrote about the importance of socially conscious children’s media. I particularly addressed how inclusive characters in media make children more aware and accepting of people ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that can affect behavior and social communication. However, it is a misconception that autistic people do not feel empathy. This article ...

If a mental health or psych diagnosis feels wrong, there may be a reason: 5 common autism misdiagnoses, why they happen, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Meet ASD Band, a Canadian quintet featuring four autistic musicians who hope to challenge and change views on autism. As part a ...

Having nonspeaking autism does not mean a person cannot communicate or understand language. With the right support, they can become a strong communicator, with or without verbal language. Share on ...

Given the challenges kids and teens with autism often face regarding sensory sensitivities and changes in routine, the exposure activities for a plan of action targeting these fears may need to be ...

This is a beginner’s guide to creating AutoHotkey scripts. AutoHotkey is a program that allows you to create a key combination for a task. You can call them macros or mini-programs. The scripts or ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...