Articles for Tag: "autism"

Can your child ‘grow out’ of autism? 
Can your child ‘grow out’ of autism?
A recent study says therapy and other techniques could help kids with autism advance at a faster rate.
Poetry teaches autistic kids the art of communication 
Poetry teaches autistic kids the art of communication
A technique capitalizing on Shakespeare is helping to improve social and communication skills in children with autism.
Autism diagnoses soaring among children 
Autism diagnoses soaring among children
A new report spotlights alarming statistics about the growing number of children with some form of autism. Find out what’s behind the increase.
Does Asperger’s cause violent behavior? 
Does Asperger’s cause violent behavior?
In the wake of Sandy Hook, an Advocate expert offers insights on Asperger’s syndrome and its link to violence.
After Sandy Hook, the facts about Asperger’s syndrome 
After Sandy Hook, the facts about Asperger’s syndrome
In the wake of the recent school shootings in Connecticut, questions have been raised about the connection between the shooter’s violent behavior and his diagnosis […]