Relaxation techniques are powerful coping skills. Source: Courtesy of Pixabay Anxiety disorders are common in autism, and this is just as true for children as it is for adults (e.g. Leyfer, et al., ...

Relaxation techniques are powerful coping skills. Source: Courtesy of Pixabay Anxiety disorders are common in autism, and this is just as true for children as it is for adults (e.g. Leyfer, et al., ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Rest, regulation, and renewal. That’s what one organization is offering to families who have children with autism. The organization is called The Synapsory and on Good Friday they ...

"Dollywood's accommodations for children with special needs speaks volumes to parents walking this path," one mom tells PEOPLE A day at the Dollywood Family Amusement Park is filled with enough sights ...

A small room -- only 19 by 11 feet-- is drawing new families to Dollywood, many of which never thought they would be able to go. The park is the first in the world to open a calming room specifically ...

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Autism, also called autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a group of conditions that are characterized by issues with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal ...

While autism is often viewed through a neurological lens, the body’s immune system may also be a key player. Over 61 million individuals worldwide are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- April is Autism Acceptance Month, and experts say more businesses and organizations are designing more spaces for people on the spectrum. One of those is at the Kalahari Water ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- In just a few days, the Twin Cities will host the largest free Pride festival in the country. But the size of the event is a problem for some people who are on the autism spectrum ...

A day at the Dollywood Family Amusement Park is filled with enough sights, sounds and colors to overstimulate anyone ⁠— especially those with autism. That’s why Dollywood safety manager Judy Toth, who ...