Whether or not you have someone in your circle who is in the autism community, it's likely at some point you may come across someone who is, so it is beneficial to take steps to learn more about ...

EDINBURGH, Scotland — Autism is often defined by what people supposedly can’t do: communicate effectively, share information, connect socially. However, a major international study suggests that when ...

Speech therapy for autism helps improve communication skills, social interactions, and understanding of language. This can make daily interactions and learning more manageable for autistic people. In ...

For many students with autism, predictability is not a preference; it is a foundation. Clear routines, steady expectations, ...

Facilitated communication is a form of alternative communication developed to help individuals with severe autism or other individuals who cannot express their thoughts and feelings vocally.

In the New York State Legislature, debate around the adoption of a communication bill of rights for people with severe ...

The quirks in Ramsey Brewer’s conversation are subtle. The 17-year-old repeats himself from time to time and makes small mistakes in the words he uses. For instance, he says he and his best friend ...

Autism is clinically defined by impairments in social communication, leading to assumptions that individuals with autism are less effective communicators. But a new study challenges this notion. The ...

Knoxville — One mother's Facebook post that attracted lots of shares on line is also helping raising awareness about autism. Melissa Beebe of Louisiana says her daughter lives with autism and wasn't ...

No one ever said teaching from your patio instead of a classroom is the ideal way to reach children who have autism. It’s been a major adjustment for Stefania Giraldo, who teaches 4th and 5th graders ...