A new visual test might help doctors diagnose autism in younger children Children with autism prefer watching repetitive movements Eye trackers showed that these kids will spend increasing amounts of ...

A new study into the causes of sensorimotor impairments prevalent among autistic people could pave the way for better treatment and management in the future, say psychologists. Publishing findings in ...

Stimming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

For children with higher support needs, a reliable diagnosis can often be made by around age two, with signs potentially ...

Stereotypic movement disorder is a motor disorder that develops in childhood, typically before grade school, and involves repetitive, purposeless movement. Examples of stereotypic movements include ...

April is Autism Awareness Month. It’s a time each year dedicated to promoting understanding, acceptance, and advocacy for ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that involves impairments to social and communication abilities, restricted interests or repetitive behaviors, and challenges with sensory ...

Presented by Pediatrics for All April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to focus on understanding autism and recognizing how ...