Lots of kids like video games, but new research suggests that for those with autism, play can be problematic. In a study looking at 169 boys with autism ages 8 to 18, researchers found that playing ...

In the gym room of the KidsTLC autism center, program facilitator Melissa Bruce steadies a hammock swing as a student sits down. SHANE KEYSER the Kansas City Star When Matthew was almost 2 years old, ...

Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can improve social, communication, and learning skills through reinforcement strategies. Many experts consider ABA to be the gold-standard ...

Stimming refers to the natural behavior of self-stimulation. It may include nail biting, drumming your fingers on a surface, or full body movements like rocking or swaying. Stimming usually involves ...

Michael, an autistic boy living in New York City, started scratching and picking at his face when he was about seven years old. Before long, he was gnawing on the side of his thumb. Along the bottom ...

For people with autism, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain often go along with the social struggles and repetitive behaviors that define the condition. This has prompted many to wonder whether ...