About 25-50% of autistic children have eloped, or ran away from home or a loved one, this past year, a UI psychologist says.

Autism is a spectrum, and that means there is no single presentation,” said Nurse Practitioner Lacey Watson, with Providence Pediatrics in Humboldt. “Some children need significant daily support, ...

April was Autism Acceptance Month and the conversation continues to evolve — from simply raising awareness to fostering ...

Emotion regulation is a universal challenge for adults and children alike and the primary reason why individuals seek psychological support. Autistic children’s emotion regulation is impacted by ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Russell Rollens's life was off to a strong start nine years ago.

When my son Sam was seven or eight years old, he spent a good bit of time on weekends upside down on a floral-print armchair in our living room. In one hand, he held Batman; in the other, Robin.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that varies widely from person to person. Diagnosis ...

Carl the Collector premiered on PBS Kids in 2024 and was the network's first show to feature an autistic character in the ...

One in 31 children is diagnosed with autism, and millions of adults are considered to be on the spectrum. ©Dreamstime In a state where balmy weather, miles of beaches and endless swimming pools draw ...

“I was failed by a system that rewards compliance,” Tyler Barnett tells PEOPLE. “It wasn’t built for me" ...