TRICARE, the military’s healthcare program, limits coverage of applied behavior analysis, a type of therapy for people with ...

A new study reveals that difficulties in adapting to changes in speech patterns may affect how adolescents with autism understand tone and meaning. Verbal communication isn't just about the words we ...

Caroline Connor's concerns about her son Mason's development began around his first birthday, when she noticed he wasn't talking or using any words. Their pediatrician didn't seem worried, but the ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

About a third of children with autism aren't able to speak—but that doesn't mean they're unable to listen and comprehend, a new study reports. About 1 in 4 kids and teens who have autism and are ...

Once a non-verbal teenager from Atlanta, Marcus Boyd has transformed into an international speaker and advocate for autism. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of 10, Boyd faced a ...

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md (7News) — A nonverbal eight-year-old boy with autism was saved after Prince George's County Police Department (PGPD) conducted a late-night search with their Special ...

Anxiety in autism can wreak havoc on functioning. It can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but downright nightmarish for someone who cannot use language. Although we still have a long ...

When his hand dances around his easel, sea turtle's shells drip with tie-dye, a fish pops off the page and typically pink flamingo feathers are all the colors of the rainbow. "We realize that he loved ...