AT PEACE Study supports providers who coach parents of children with autism on how to implement therapy strategies into their daily routines. Dr. Melanie Pellecchia is an Assistant Professor of ...

BYU study shows that after parents receive specialized training, children with autism spectrum disorder markedly improve their social and communication skills. A summary of 50 studies found that when ...

On April 2, the Autism Society of America (ASA) featured a speller in their mass mailing celebrating “Autism Acceptance Day.” While many people with varying disabilities type as their primary method ...

A landmark review of autism therapies has uncovered that there is no strong evidence that alternative treatments work, and they have not been evaluated for safety. The most comprehensive analysis of ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can be used to treat a variety of ...

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Thanks to large amounts of research, doctors and parents are getting better at identifying and working with children with autism. But it can be difficult to transition all that research into clinical ...

When it comes to autism intervention, new research suggests that more may not always be better. It’s often recommended that children diagnosed with autism receive 20 to 40 hours per week of intensive ...

A new U.S. autism research panel is examining potential causes of autism, sparking debate over science, policy, and the future of autism research.