Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social ...
For more than two decades, the genetics of autism seemed to splinter in every direction. Each new sequencing study added ...
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Most people picture autism as a behavioral condition. Rocking. Repetitive routines. Meltdowns in the grocery store. Those ...
Every time I write about extremely aggressive or self-injurious behaviors – either those my son Jonah exhibited before he was medically stabilized in 2010, or those of other autistic teens I know who ...
Bloomington resident Adrienne Overmeyer said Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapy commonly used to address challenging ...
The rapid expansion of autism therapy for children has been driven by increased need, generous taxpayer-funded Medicaid ...
A rapidly growing industry often overprescribes treatment to young children with autism, who spend as many as 40 hours a week ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in how people interact or communicate with others, as well as restricted interests and repetitive patterns ...
The industry has grown rapidly, straining state budgets. A focus on finances has led to overbilling, fraud and even harm.