Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people learn, ...

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Studies from Drexel University and the University of Fukui reveal alarming new insights into the effects of screen time on toddlers.

Brains are staggeringly complex. Usually, when we talk about shifting neurodevelopmental traits, we’re looking at years of intensive therapy and complex interventions. But new research from Stanford ...

Talk about a high-ly anticipated breakthrough. A new study from the University of São Paulo suggests that cannabidiol (CBD) cannabis extract could help improve behavior and ease common symptoms in ...

Despite the naysayers, research into the gut-autism axis is producing useful results and helping kids with autism feel less ...

Repetitive behaviors are not an uncommon part of human experience, but not all repetitive actions serve the same purpose or carry the same meaning. Two types of behaviors that are often confused are ...

One of the first clues that Sarah was different was her walking. She did not walk until she was 20 months old, about 9 months later than her twin sister. “My pediatrician told me, ‘Oh, don’t worry.