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 ...

Research suggests that cognitive behavior therapy can be a promising treatment for autistic clients but more study is needed.

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

Cannabis extract could reduce symptoms in autistic children and teenagers, according to "promising" new research. Cannabidiol, known as CBD, can lead to "meaningful benefits" and improve the behavior ...

SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) — Individuals with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than those without, according to the National Autism Association. One Savannah mom said the lack of local resources in ...

Editor's note: This is an updated version of the original story. In 2011, former public school teacher Jessica Respus, who holds a doctorate in educational leadership teaching, learning and ...