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If you're a parent or caregiver of a child who's autistic, the odds are you're spinning more plates than the average person. The emotional, physical and logistical demands stack up, often without the ...

A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health—and reduce levels of tooth decay and surgery. It follows a study led by the ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental diagnosis that impacts communication and behavior and influences how individuals experience ...

Adult children cutting ties with parents is not a new phenomenon. A 2020 study found that 10% of Americans were estranged from a parent or child (Pillemar, 2020). This situation may be even more ...

A tragic drowning highlights autism elopement risks and compassionate policing that prioritizes understanding over blame.

Families raising a child with autism may experience greater levels of stress, but new University of Kentucky research published in the journal Autism suggests that is only part of the story. The study ...

A critical look at autism moms and how parental portrayal can marginalize diverse autistic voices and self-identification.

Like many parents of children with autism, Greer McGuinness listened with interest when Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other officials announced on Sept. 22 that acetaminophen, the active ...