What if doctors could break down conditions like autism into their key symptoms, map these symptoms to "hotspots" in the brain, and then treat those areas directly with brain stimulation? If it bears ...

At least half of all autistic children experience some form of aggression, such as hitting, kicking or name-calling, while their parents are tasked with helping them cope and integrate socially. Yet ...

When my son was born, I counted his fingers and toes, like every mother does. I held him close and whispered promises—of safety, of unconditional love, of always being there. I didn’t know then what ...

For inpatient youths with autism, machine learning analyses of preceding changes in peripheral physiology can predict imminent aggressive behaviors before they occur, according to a study published ...

A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week ...

Bloomington resident Adrienne Overmeyer said Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapy commonly used to address challenging ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...