How do you tell the difference between a tantrum and a meltdown? As the autistic parent of an autistic child, I have a unique perspective on this question. First, a reminder that meltdowns are not ...

Dear Annie: My daughter is 8 years old and was recently diagnosed with autism. She was just diagnosed at age 7, but I have suspected she is autistic since about age 3 when she was severely ...

Dr. Timothy Buie answers the question: 'Underlying Condition Causing Tantrums?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: Could there be an underlying medical condition that is causing my child with autism to act ...

Dec 14 2023 - We at NewsMedical are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism, which include integrity, fairness, and respect for all individuals and communities. It has come to our ...

Former talk show host Rosie O’Donnell has shed new light on how Donald Trump’s presidency impacted her family.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In their bustling Midland Beach home, Elizabeth and Anthony Brinn tag team as parents to their spirited 7-year-old daughter, Ava Marie Brinn, and their affectionate, ...

A N.C. disability rights group is investigating alleged abuse at a school. Sept. 18, 2008 — -- A disability rights group in North Carolina is investigating claims that several autistic students ...

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - Parents and caretakers now have the opportunity to be a part of a support group for raising children with autism. StepNStones nontraditional school is creating a program that ...

FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — Native Americans are less likely to receive proper healthcare, which can create barriers for families who have children with autism, according to the Indian Health Service.