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The comedian's son has autism and he has been a vocal autism advocate, but he never considered he may have it himself until ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

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A team of researchers has discovered a new connection between a genetic alteration and social difficulties related to autism: A mutation in the neuroligin-3 gene reduces the effect of the hormone ...

Responding to the growing need for services to support children and adults with autism and behavior challenges, Graham Behavior Services (GBS) has opened a new, expansive clinic in West Long Branch.

Adding robots to therapy can help autistic children develop foundational social skills like taking turns, making eye contact, and paying attention. Researchers in Europe added a learning robot to ...

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has partnered with Soar Autism Center to open new early-intervention sites for kids 6 and younger.

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It’s incredibly rewarding providing a space where families can celebrate the holidays feeling understood, supported, ...