Susan Walton’s son has autism. He was diagnosed at age 2, when she was pregnant with twins. Spontaneity, she learned, would quickly become a thing of the past, as predictability and routine ...

For parents of children with autism, some might be understandably hesitant to put them in sports or other activities. But they should take comfort in knowing there are a lot of good options available.

The researchers found boys with autism played video games about twice as long than typically-developing children (2.1 hours per day vs. 1.2 hours, respectively).

For these kids, games and cute robots are more than just fun. On World Autism Awareness Day, we look at some of the ways technology is improving the lives of those with the condition.

Special activities will run until 2pm, including an autism sensory experience, which will teach participants what it is like to encounter sensory challenges, as someone with autism might ...

DETROIT – Local businesses have put together activities suited specifically for children with autism. This gives families the opportunity to get their kids involved in local activities and ...

Top 10 toys and gifts for children with autism, picked by parents Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images 2. Legos. From high-tech to low-tech, the No. 2 toy on parents' list was a classic: Legos.

Those simple activities, though, can be challenging for parents of children with autism. Dorian, 6, was diagnosed with autism about six months ago. Two of Newton’s other three children are ...

Counselors Kayla Norek, left, and Maddy Rabadi, center, play games with children on the autism spectrum participating in the summerMAX program at Henry J. Kalfas Elementary School in Niagara Falls ...

For parents of children with autism, some might be understandably hesitant to put them in sports or other activities. But they should take comfort in knowing there are a lot of good options ...