“We’re trained to use toys as tools—that’s what separates ... Cocoon swings are generally marketed to the autism community, but who among us wouldn’t love to chill out in a swinging ...

Shopping can be overwhelming when you're autistic but a toy shop in Bath is trying to take the anxiety away for parents and children with their 'A-board' outside to show it can be a safe space.

An autism charity has set up a toy bank for local families run by some of the adults it supports. The North East Autism Society (NEAS) opened the bank in its Sunderland shop last month.

Plus, there’s still plenty of room for independent projects and imaginative play. Toys, games, and kits that encourage daydreaming, creativity, role-playing, and fantasy allow space for ...

Increased Autism Risk Linked to Y Chromosome, Study Finds Oct. 17, 2024 — Increased risk for autism appears to be linked to the Y chromosome, a study has found, offering a new explanation for ...

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Since 2008, the United States has seen a 30% increase in autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, a spike that comes on the heels of a steady incline since the early 1990s.

Children on the autism spectrum are at risk for “elopement” – or wandering away. And in summer, their risk of drowning rises. Get safety tips.

There is a space where children living with autism can thrive in north Phoenix. Gateway Academy is just for students with ...

No one fully understands what causes autism. The number of children diagnosed with the disorder has increased significantly since the turn of the millennium, but experts are not sure whether that ...

Researchers have found atypical numbers of brain cells in two key areas of the brain in autistic children, according to a new study published in the journal Autism Research. These findings ...