Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults include communication challenges, restricted and repetitive behaviors, ...

In a mouse model of the condition, suppressing activity in this region reduced symptoms such as social withdrawal, repetitive behavior, and heightened sensitivity to sensory input. The findings, ...

Early exposure to TV and other forms of screen time can have a profound impact on infants and toddlers, according to a new study conducted by Drexel University researchers. The study found that young ...

Parenting in the era of screens is no easy task. Screens are all around us, and there’s certainly no shortage of programming options for young kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers ...

Individuals with dual sensory impairments may demonstrate behaviors which are frequently viewed as inappropriate. These behaviors can be interpreted as strange head movements, odd body postures, ...

A long-term study tracking 475 children found that autistic children are far more likely to experience persistent gastrointestinal issues than their peers.

Researchers from Brain Research Institute, Niigata University, Japan have revealed that environment influences social behaviors in autism. By using zebrafish that have a mutation in ube3a, a gene ...

Too much TV screen time at a young age may lead to sensory processing difficulties. Credit: dusanpetkovic / iStock / Getty Images Plus When a parent flips on the TV, it often affords them 30 minutes ...

I spoke with Jennifer Opal, who is building ssensimm, an AI-powered app that aims to help neurodivergent people.

Screen time early in life was associated with atypical sensory outcomes, an observational study showed. Children who watched any television or videos at age 12 months had a significant, two-fold ...

A new study finds that screen time at a young age could lead to sensory challenges down the road. Research from Drexel University shows children exposed to greater TV viewing by their second birthday ...