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Posted by Amy Daniels, PhD, Autism Speaks assistant director of public health research. She is one of the authors behind the important new report on wandering by children...
 By Rachel Nuwer From the day her twins were born, Marcy Oakes-Henschel could see they were in chronic pain. ”They had really severe GI issues from birth,”...
            A new national study of teens found that nearly half of those affected by autism experience bullying. This rate is more than three...
Kelli Gibson, of Battle Creek, Michigan, knew that Connor was different from other babies. He’d stare at the ceiling fan for hours and scream if she moved him away...
What approaches are effective in improving social skills among teens on the autism spectrum? Today’s “Got Questions?” answer comes from Matthew Lerner,...
Meeting the Needs of Adolescents and Adults with Autism: Peter Gerhardt, Ed.D., educational director of the McCarton Upper School and a keynote speaker at the...
We have heard a great deal of stories from families about the many benefits that individuals with autism have experienced through the use of technology. Technology Central is...
  Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN) is pleased to announce the publication of three new tool kits for parents, available for free download on our website....
Going out to eat at a restaurant can be difficult for any family, but especially for families of individuals with autism. This page was designed to provide you with tips and...
It has been suggested that children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are especially vulnerable to bullying. The Interactive Autism Network (IAN) is now sharing initial...