Positive reinforcement is a technique we intuitively make use of on daily basis. We usually don’t give it much thought, nor label it as a behavioral strategy. Encouragement from our loved ones (and ...

A common characteristic of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is fixation. Fixation is defined as a strong attachment to a specific object or routine, which can interfere with daily ...

After Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood before a crowd last week and called autism an “epidemic” and “disease” — a term the scientific community abandoned decades ago — ...

Becca Galloway says the condition if often misunderstood and she wants teachers to receive mandatory autism training.

The Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program at FranU is preparing individuals for significant careers working in a wide variety of settings, including schools, businesses, ...

As schools across the country welcome students back to campus, these changes may be a struggle for those students with autism and create a significant safety risk: wandering. Wandering, also known as ...

Mattel spent 18 months working with an advocacy organization to develop the doll, which includes noise-canceling headphones ...

Lincoln Elementary School is in the second year of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports) and is seeing good progress with schoolwide behavior. “Our data indicates many behavioral gains ...

At the 15th edition of its annual Autism Conference, Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC maintained a steely resolve to advocate for children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), eliminate ...

The initiative by Starlight Centre aims to support children with autism as they transition into regular primary education environments with tailored resources.