For many families, an autism diagnosis is the gateway to critical early support such as speech therapy, occupational therapy and applied behavior analysis. That diagnosis is guided by criteria from ...

The report sets out a number of key recommendations for tackling the assessment crisis, calling for a "needs-led" approach instead of relying on a "diagnosis-led" system, where early identification ...

Autism therapy plays an important role in terms of what children with autism have. With growing awareness about autism, families are looking for effective ways to improve communication and social and ...

Autism spectrum disorder is often described in terms of behavior, communication differences, sensory sensitivity, and repetitive patterns. But beneath those outward characteristics lies a growing body ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as autism, is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by ...

A crisis is unfolding in children and young people’s community and mental health services, according to the Children's Commissioner. In the foreword to her report into waiting times for assessment and ...

In light of a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), it has become increasingly clear that while efforts are being made to support the autistic community, significant gaps ...