Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has won the country's federal election Monday night, The Associated Press (AP) reported, ...

DANVERS — Northeast Arc, a not-for-profit organization that helps children and adults with disabilities and autism become full participants in the community, will host its 3rd annual Spring Market ...

A child’s growth isn’t just measured in height and weight. Young kids also reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move. Becoming familiar with both markers — physical size and ...

Discover the poetic journey of a 14-year-old autistic author with eight books, redefining communication and creativity.

Stimming, or self-stimulating behavior, can be a coping mechanism to manage sensory overload or focus better. Learn why it ...

S timming – short for “self-stimulatory behaviour” – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people. It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in ...

or spinning toys. They may also demand strict routines and be distressed if their routine is interrupted. Most children with autism are extremely sensitive to sensory input. They can be overly ...

(WIFR) - April 2 is Autism Awareness ... not interested in toys, in the way that they are developed, but that is also something like tiptoe walking or hand flapping and spinning around in circles.” ...

According to Dr. Gupta, "hand-flapping, spinning, or lining toys up in a specific sequence can be an early sign of autism. Although repetitive activity is typical in young children, persistence or ...