Helping children on the autism spectrum navigate through their meltdown episodes requires patience, understanding, and strategies designed to support them. Meltdowns in children with autism are often ...

"It’s like she forgets how to talk and it’s nearly impossible to resolve or deescalate the situation,” a mom shared on Reddit ...

Medically reviewed by Kira Graves, PhD Key Takeaways Girls with autism often use masking to appear more socially acceptable.Sensory sensitivities in girls with autism can lead to extreme reactions ...

With temperatures soaring across much of the UK and plenty of kids off school and spending more time at home, you might be witnessing a surge in big emotions right now. For children with autism and ...

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Understanding Autism follows filmmaker Scott Steindorff as he aims to discover more about his own autism. Speaking to autistic people all across the spectrum, he seeks to reframe the perception of ...