When your child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), for example Asperger's syndrome, school can be difficult. Autism in the classroom is something that’s hard for teachers, parents, and the child ...

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is a therapy for autism that encourages certain behaviors and discourages others. ABA therapy is controversial, as some argue that it reinforces the idea that autistic ...

Tatianna Terdal’s son is exceptionally bright — and has special needs as a kid on the autism spectrum. He’s in the place that educators and parents tend to prefer: a regular classroom. But his ...

If you have a child who has been diagnosed with a spectrum disorder like autism, your pediatrician may have suggested a therapy called applied behavior analysis. Sometimes called ABA therapy, it’s ...

As children with autism and their families experience a wide range of challenges, it can often feel like there is little change happening no matter what treatment they try — often impacting daily life ...

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