anxiety about other people thinking badly of you, fear of being judged, fear of embarrassment, fear of rejection in social situations, and in autism, fear of not understanding how to act in social ...

Many Asperger’s teens hide social anxiety. Parents can help by recognizing signs, encouraging gradual exposure, and teaching ...

Children on the autism spectrum, especially those who are high-functioning, tend to be exceptionally perceptive. Their ...

Regardless of your child’s age, when you are making a plan for fear or anxiety related to autism features, make sure to work together with your child. Ask what they think is doable for them, what they ...

An analysis of data from the National Survey of Children’s Health has found that physically inactive children exhibit higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to their physically active peers.

Children and young people with autism are living around us all the ... their needs unmet, their anxiety levels rising to critical. This “not fitting in” and anxiety can lead to school refusal ...

Standardized Autism Screening During Pediatric Well Visits Identified More, Younger Children With High Likelihood for Autism Diagnosis Nov. 14, 2024 — New research found that the use of ...

The term "neurodivergent" has emerged as a popular buzzword often featured in social media bios. But what does it really mean? How does it relate to individuals who have been formally diagnosed with ...

From addressing delays in diagnoses to improving access to personalized care, technology is helping bridge critical gaps in autism services.

While many studies have reported a link between a mother's health condition during pregnancy and her child's risk of autism, a new study shows that nearly all of these "associations" can otherwise ...