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As the first generation diagnosed with autism under modern criteria enters middle and older adulthood, psychiatry faces a demographic shift. Although early intervention for children has improved, ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial ...

A terrifying, deadly accident was caught on camera in California. A white tractor trailer could be seen traveling in the slow ...

Common Sense Media editors help you choose Books with Characters on the Autism Spectrum. A variety of stories to help kids and teens gain empathy and understanding.

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Nearly one dozen kids recently participated in the inaugural “Camp Connection,” a weeklong day camp for children on the autism spectrum.

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MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Few poor children with autism or intellectual disability are receiving recommended genetic testing, even though guidelines urge such tests, a new study says.