In the autism community, the word "elopement" doesn't mean what most people think — and for families, it can be a ...

Both sensory overload and over excitement are problems kids with autism may face during the July Fourth weekend. Autism experts talk through strategies for how families can plan the July Fourth ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – When Layla Luna’s son, Rio, was diagnosed with autism at age 2, she found herself navigating a world she knew little about. As a single mother, she quickly realized how ...

Sensory overload occurs when the brain becomes overwhelmed by the volume or nature of the sensory inputs it receives. Sensory inputs can be any stimuli that enter through one of the sensory modalities ...

Mattel’s launch of its first autistic Barbie this week has been met with both celebration and criticism from the autism community. Created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) ...

Both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are neuropsychiatric conditions involving differences in brain structure and chemistry. There are some ...

Brains are staggeringly complex. Usually, when we talk about shifting neurodevelopmental traits, we’re looking at years of ...

Peninsula Prime owner Jim Gordon felt personally moved to make sure his restaurant was as inclusive as possible for guests.

The Barbie comes with accessories such as a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones and a tablet equipped with an ...