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 ...

When people talk about autism, they often think about a child who is different and may be distressed by their surroundings. Or if the conversation moves beyond childhood, the focus might be about an ...

Autism affects how children learn and interact in school environments. Judy Cohen from Lakeside Educational Services joined us Wednesday, Feb. 11 to talk about how autism is evaluated ...

We are interested in describing the specific ways that caregivers ‘design’ their talk so that their autistic children are included as participants in the interaction, without having to rely on spoken ...

THERE is a positive shift in our understanding of neurodiversity. I have been working with neurodivergent people for almost ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. D’aire, the 6-year-old son of rapper 42 Dugg, co-wrote "My Kind of Normal," a children’s book based on his experience with autism.

HOUSTON — Dr. Robert Melillo has spent over 30 years helping children overcome learning disabilities. He joined us to share his groundbreaking work and unique insights into the autistic brain, as well ...

As the mother of a child with a neurodivergent condition, I’ve navigated my fair share of uncomfortable comments over the years. Everyone from fellow parents and family members to my son’s karate ...

In January, toymaker Mattel released the very first autistic Barbie doll. She’s wearing a loose purple dress and headphones.

In an attempt to help 'more children to see themselves represented in Barbie,' toy creator Mattel Inc. is releasing their first-ever autistic Barbie doll.

The new doll reinforces the very stereotypes about neurodivergence it claims to challenge ...