Getting a timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is a major challenge, but new research shows that how young adults, and potentially children, grasp objects could offer a simpler way to diagnose ...

Dance/movement therapy has the capacity to meet people with autism in many ways. This approach is not only unique, but unlike many treatment approaches in autism, the goal is to channel the ...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. — As the prevalence of autism has risen in the past decade, more families are dealing with the disorder. Sara S. Wallace, MD, FAAP, with Lexington Pediatric Practice answers ...

A new pilot study suggests that play-based, whole-body movement activities may help children with autism spectrum disorder improve their self-control and reduce certain negative behaviors. The ...

Every April, the world comes together to celebrate World Autism Awareness Month. The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) at University of Utah Health is dedicated to raising awareness about Autism ...