Knowledge is power, and nothing is more resourceful for a parent raising a child with autism than having a deep understanding of the essential social skills that their child may struggle with. It even becomes more helpful when an...
Knowledge is power, and nothing is more resourceful for a parent raising a child with autism than having a deep understanding of the essential social skills that their child may struggle with. It even becomes more helpful when an...
Researchers have been investigating the potential of innovative cognitive impairment medicine, and recently, a novel experimental therapeutic agent has emerged. Although it’s a cancer drug, this agent, known as ADH-503, has shown promise in addressing cognitive challenges associated with...
The age at which children transition to young adults is particularly often challenging for even the average adolescent, and it stands to reason that autistic children might find this period even more arduous. Consider these: the confluence of typical...
Eddie’s Mom couldn’t believe it. She witnessed with unbelief as her son showed exhilaration while they were on tour at Disney’s Buzz Lightyear ride, traveling in a cable car and astonishingly hitting imaginary targets with laser guns at virtual...
For many families with children showing signs of autism, the path to a definitive diagnosis can be long and frustrating. Extended wait times coupled with inconclusive results often exacerbate the anxieties of already concerned parents. However, hope has emerged...
Dozens of Indianapolitan parents and advocates, their faces etched with concern, gathered outside Governor Holcomb’s residence in August 2023, demanding the reconsideration of the recently proposed cuts to Medicaid reimbursements for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, a well-regarded treatment...
In line with Disability Pride Month, Sacramento State University has embarked on a groundbreaking journey by unveiling an innovative Disability Cultural Center in July 2023. This life-altering project aims to give students with disabilities access to a safe, welcoming, and...
For parents, their child’s education is paramount. The stories of parents relocating homes and uprooting their lives to ensure a better education for their children are heartbreaking. And when these stories become a common narrative for a particular community,...
As the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder increases, so too has research on the complex and poorly understood disorder. With powerful genetic tools, advanced brain-imaging methods and large groups of children to study, the field is...