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 ...

Editor’s Note: With April being Autism Awareness Month, we thought we’d re-share this excellent 2021 article from Stephen Bjes, a former SRO who has deep knowledge and experience effectively working ...

Positive Development, a developmental therapy provider for children with autism, announced Wednesday that it raised $51.5 million in Series C funding. The McLean, Virginia-based company’s model is ...

"All I knew was that Caitlin began having that glazed look in her eyes," Owen said. "She wasn't born autistic, but soon developed symptoms of the disability after a vaccination. When she was diagnosed ...

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

Families in rural Missouri often experience long waits for an autism evaluation, but a new AI-assisted device could increase access to care.