Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to new ...

You're weighing whether to pursue an autism evaluation for a 4-year-old and wondering if clinicians really take time to ...

Introduction Checking behaviour (CB) occurs in various mental health problems. Cognitive-behavioural models for these mental disorders share similar theoretical assumptions. Thus, they postulate a ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (hereafter, autism) is a lifelong developmental disorder characterized by impaired communication and social interaction skills and a lack of flexibility in interests and ...

This course introduces students to the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA), focusing on how behavior is learned, maintained and changed. Students explore ABA applications in autism support, ...

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) focuses on evidence-based strategies that promote positive behavior change and help people build communication, social and daily living skills. With rising autism ...

Summary: A long-term study tracking 475 children found that autistic children are far more likely to experience persistent gastrointestinal issues than their peers. These symptoms often co-occur, ...

Ready or not, incoming kindergartners are now entering the world of formal education, raising the question: What truly defines kindergarten readiness? Individual kindergarten-readiness “checklists” ...

New research suggests that how well adolescents sleep could influence how their brains function—and might even help predict whether they develop behavioral problems down the line. In a large study ...

Become a paraprofessional in the field of Autism services. Learn principles and strategies for working with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This course provides an ...

A clinical trial found CBD was safe and well-tolerated in autistic boys, with some showing behavioral improvements, though placebo effects were strong. A double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover ...

I have had a fascinating few months. “Abundance,” the book I wrote with Derek Thompson, is either going to save the Democratic Party or destroy it. You think I’m kidding. Here’s The Wall Street ...