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

The human brain undergoes one of the most accelerated stages of development before and immediately after birth, but this ...

The 20-year-old figure skater from Clovis, Calif., has emerged as one of Team USA's standout performers — and at this year's ...

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Sheriff’s detectives Monday appealed to the public for help locating an 11-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder who ...

Autism diagnoses surged as doctors recognize it in girls. Why female teens wait years longer for answers, and what changes in adolescence.

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While preparing her four sons to take a dream family vacation in the Caribbean last month, Carolyn Piro carefully reviewed every detail to get them ready. She also contacted the Royal Caribbean cruise ...

Children who are born to mothers experiencing severe stress or depression during or after pregnancy may face a higher risk of ...

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