One of the signs that a child is developing as expected is when they’re hitting their milestones. While all kids develop at different paces, when is a lag in developmental milestones a cause for ...

There is a moment many families recognize. A question is asked or a conversation begins, and then there is silence. Not the ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Russell Rollens's life was off to a strong start nine years ago.

Parents of young children with autism play multiple roles in their children’s life. Often they are the first people to recognize a developmental problem, and they must pursue their concern until they ...

In a state where balmy weather, miles of beaches and endless swimming pools draw millions of vacationing families a year, here’s a fact some Floridians may not know: Children with autism can be drawn ...

Recently, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been the focus of much conversation and confusion. With so much information and misinformation available, it's important to separate fact from fiction. In ...

Emily always felt different for most of her life but couldn’t explain why. She was quiet, well-behaved, and deeply immersed in books and drawing as a child. She mimicked social behaviors by watching ...

After 10 years of being a parent of an autistic child, there are many things that I wish I knew on “Day 1.” Whether you’ve just received the diagnosis for your child or have been managing for years, ...

The official diagnosis of autism has undergone multiple reinterpretations and definitional shifts within the scientific community since it was first described in the early 20th century. Today, autism ...

In diagnosing autism – the developmental variant that affects around 80 million people worldwide – medical practitioners today put too much emphasis on a child's lack of sociability and not enough on ...