The study reveals that children with potential autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show a significant preference for predictable visual stimuli, spending more time observing them than typically developing ...
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 ...
Kanner, in his ground-breaking “Autistic Disturbances of Affective Contact” (1943), described numerous examples of atypical sensory processing in his case studies of autistic children, as well as how ...
This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. When Constance Jones’ son Austen was 2 years old, she noticed ...
Nathan Riggin, left, a student at Penn Highlands Regional Center for Autism in Connellsville, Fayette County, works on a craft with toddlers Jimmy Mongel and Beau Banko from The Learning Lamp of ...
According to a March 2023 press release from the CDC, about 1 in 36 (2.8%) children have been identified with ASD based on data gathered from 11 communities around the United States. This is a 22% ...
Discussing the rise in children of color diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders For Autism Awareness Month, our panelists discuss the recent CDC report of an increase in children of color diagnosed ...
From simple matching games to strategy-based classics, DelCorso has recommended seven options that balance fun with inclusivity, making them perfect for autistic children under 10. “At this stage, ...