Children with autism spectrum disorder often struggle to communicate their needs, a problem that can result in frequent angry outbursts and persistent behavioral problems. Parents of autistic children ...

Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...

People with autism show deficits in inhibitory activity of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) that correlate with autistic behaviors demonstrated on key perceptual tests. "Our ...

Engaging in self-stimulatory behavior, or “stimming,” is often associated with autism and ADHD. But everyone stims to a ...

Experts share symptoms of autism in adults, including social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, difficulty ...

ST. PAUL, MN – More than one area of the brain is responsible for autistic behavior in children with tuberous sclerosis and brain lesions, according to an article published in the October 9 issue of ...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that can be used to treat a variety of different behaviors, but its most common application is as a form of therapy for people with autism. ABA ...

Chantilly and Tysons Corner sites expand access to early intervention services for young children with autismSILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Leaves Behavioral Services, a ...

Researchers report that treating mice with a compound, SR1078, reduces autistic behavior. The drug increases the expression of genes that are known to be low in the brains of autistic patients. In a ...