Articles for Tag: "autism"

Music to a mother’s ears 
Music to a mother’s ears
A speech-language pathologist tackles a little boy’s inability to communicate effectively, giving him the courage to speak.
‘Sesame Street’ introduces its first Muppet with autism 
‘Sesame Street’ introduces its first Muppet with autism
Your favorite long-running PBS show introduces a topic you might not know much about.
This condition is 4 times more common in males  Featured
This condition is 4 times more common in males
A new study explores one reason why it may affect the genders at such different rates.
Autism Treatment Program achieves remarkable results 
Autism Treatment Program achieves remarkable results
More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. Learn more about a program making a difference.
‘Love hormone’ gene may be the key to your social life 
‘Love hormone’ gene may be the key to your social life
New research provides hope for finding more effective treatments for a variety of social disorders.
Autism diagnosis… Now what? 
Autism diagnosis… Now what?
The fastest growing developmental disorder can change family dynamics in ways others could never imagine.
New tool may help families and children with autism reduce stress 
New tool may help families and children with autism reduce stress
A questionnaire evaluates stress on the family and provides suggestions to improve quality of life.