Picky eating is a challenge most parents are familiar with, but for parents of autistic children, severe selective eating can ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition with varied trajectories through the lifespan, leading to individualized patterns of ...

Parents of autistic children say that one of the most stressful behaviors they have to contend with is their child wandering off alone — so much so that it prevents families from engaging in ...

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 ...

Children on the autism spectrum, often at odds with their own emotions, may find help in an unlikely place: their own inner voice. A team from the University of Pittsburgh and collaborators tested a ...

Approach-withdrawal behavior patterns, specifically dysregulated negative affect and resistance to routine, were central to the development of co-occurring psychiatric symptoms in children with autism ...

The first days of school bustle with smiles, enthusiasm, and in some cases, dread. For autistic children in particular, school can be less than welcoming. Autistic children are more likely to be ...

New website offers practical relationship skills, emotional support, and encouragement for parents navigating the joys, ...

Young children with autism tend to look less at faces and more at background details than their peers do, but taking objects ...

Many parents and caregivers struggle to manage aggressive behavior in children. These are the situations that can deteriorate ...