For many families, an autism diagnosis is the gateway to critical early support such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and applied behavior analysis. That diagnosis is guided by criteria from ...

Zoe Eiselt and her dad, Kurt Eiselt, at the MIND Institute Resource Library “The more independent you become, the more confident you feel. With each new skill I learn, I gain confidence and feel good ...

Autism spectrum disorder is often described in terms of behavior, communication differences, sensory sensitivity, and repetitive patterns. But beneath those outward characteristics lies a growing body ...

Autism therapy plays an important role in terms of what children with autism have. With growing awareness about autism, families are looking for effective ways to improve communication and social and ...

A crisis is unfolding in children and young people’s community and mental health services, according to the Children's Commissioner. In the foreword to her report into waiting times for assessment and ...

Rising autism diagnoses are driving debate over expanding criteria, with experts calling for a balance between greater ...

In light of a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), it has become increasingly clear that while efforts are being made to support the autistic community, significant gaps ...