Surf camp for autistic youth sells out at La Jolla Shores hosted by Autism Society San Diego at La Jolla Shores.

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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 ...

Some studies have shown that children with autism are more at risk of drowning. Experts say swimming instruction can help, but classes specifically designed for kids with autism aren't always easy ...

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While other children chatted, played together and worked on art projects, my son stood on his head on the couch in the corner. A few months later, my son got his autism diagnosis.

When he started showing discomfort – he doesn’t like to get his head wet – she eased him onto his side, where he seemed content. Autism affects an estimated 1 in 31 U.S. children.

For them, it’s fun and games. But for researchers like Bhat, it’s an exploration of how play affects cognitive functioning in children with autism. Bhat’s intervention research, funded by the Delaware ...

Bhat's intervention research, funded by the Delaware INBRE Pilot Project Award, separated autistic children ages 5 to 15 into two groups: a whole-body movement group and a sedentary play group.