April 8 (UPI) --A non-intoxicating extract of cannabis appears to help children and teenagers with autism, a new study says. Cannabidiol enhanced social responsiveness, reduced disruptive behavior and ...

Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Fla., opened a sensory room designed to help children with autism while they wait in the emergency room, according to a WFTV report. The hospital repurposed an ...

Whether you want a buddy for long walks outside whatever the weather, a companion to watch TV with, or even just a creature to observe, there’s a pet for almost anyone – and some make great pets for ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alison Escalante M.D. covers neurodiversity, pediatrics and parenting. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will add an ...

The number of people diagnosed with autism continues to grow, and for police departments, that means an increased likelihood their officers will encounter someone on the spectrum. With that in mind, a ...

A special air of calm comes to Crystal Peaks this weekend with a debut visit from the Sensory Bus. Sensory Sunday supports ...