Autism is still a big medical mystery. In the last 30 years the diagnosis rate has ballooned from three out of every 10,000 children to one in 68. While we don’t know what causes autism, early ...

April marks Autism Awareness Month. “Awareness” being the key word here, as early detection of autism in children is not just beneficial — it is essential. At Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC ...

A team from the Human-Tech Institute-Universitat Politècnica de València has developed a new system for the early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) using virtual reality and artificial ...

For parents, an autism diagnosis for their child is life-changing, often following months of uncertainty. Questions about eye contact, social responsiveness, and developmental progress lead families ...

DOUGLAS, Ga. (WALB) - Parents and educators in Coffee County say early action is changing lives. By catching developmental delays sooner, local children are getting the support they need to thrive in ...

A University of Minnesota professor is trying to improve early detection of autism in children. Jed Elisonis part of two research studies attempting to enhance autism identification and screening in ...

Autism rates are rising globally and in India, with challenges in early detection, prenatal influences, and inclusive education. Experts urge routine screening and evidence-based interventions.

Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima on Wednesday filed a measure that proposed the establishment of a national comprehensive ...

ATLANTA (AP) – In a small room similar to a doctor’s office, Marlaina Dreher broke into applause as her 5-year-old son, Brandon, grabbed a red plastic spoon filled with puréed lasagna and fed himself.

A pioneering interdisciplinary study has shown that how young children play a simple iPad game could support early ...

System studies 26 clinically important behaviours, combining facial expressions, gaze, body posture to identify subtle social ...