Individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities are at higher risk of self-injury, aggression and other severe behaviors, but families are often unable to access effective treatments. A ...

Mr. and Mrs. Johnson walked into my office with hope and hesitation, settling on the couch for an initial assessment of their six-year-old son, Timmy. While they were both incredibly kind and gracious ...

For many years, autism has been identified as a spectrum with differing levels of ability. New research suggests that the age when symptoms first appear may help anticipate the specific traits, ...

Diagnosing a person with autism spectrum disorder can be challenging. It's a medical condition that no blood test, brain scan or objective test can pinpoint. And because of each person's distinctive ...

Madison Cortland ARC is happy to announce a new training program for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The program, called "Challenging Behavior Group Training", offers ...

Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors). Be specific ...

PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In successful conversations, people tend to adjust their language and talkativeness to reflect the behavior of the person they are speaking with. However, ...

ASD affects 1 in 44 children in the US. Here's what you need to know to best support the community and create awareness Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness verticals ...

Biological heterogeneity in autism can illuminate precision psychiatry and improve insights from primate brain mapping data.

This post was written with Jessica Minahan and originally appeared in the Harvard Education Letter. About 10 percent of the school population, or 9–13 million children, struggle with mental health ...

The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

In addition to Autism Spectrum Conditions, my specialties include the effects of chronic/acute physical and mental illness on the individual/family, intergenerational issues, carers/parenting issues, ...