Although there is no cure for autism, various interventions diminish the symptoms, sometimes profoundly. Since both social and communication differences are part of the diagnosis, behavioral and ...

A new government-backed review finds that there is substantially more evidence for behavior therapy in treating autism than even just a few years ago. In a report released this month, Vanderbilt ...

Verbal behavior interventions grounded in applied behaviour analysis have emerged as central to supporting language and social communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. These ...

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

Kristin Hinson noticed something wasn’t quite right with her baby Noah when he was 6 months old. He was her fourth child, and he seemed behind developmentally. “He started showing signs, questionable ...

A multi-site study finds young children with autism spectrum disorder and serious behavioral problems respond positively to a 24-week structured parent training. The benefits of parent training ...

Continuing Education Credits: up to 11 hours, through American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work (PA SBSW), or International Accreditors for Continuing Education ...

As the number of children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder continues to increase, so does the need for specially trained and credentialed professionals and caregivers in the area of ...

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, an autism-focused residential behavioral health center near Greenville, S.C., today announced the opening of a ...