The intersection of autism and stalking behavior in the context of Title IX is complex and requires a nuanced approach. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in ...

Wood County Schools Board Certified Behavior Analyst Allison Crislip-McMurray shared some insights about April being Autism Acceptance Month and what the school system is doing to help students and ...

Research suggests that autistic people have a higher risk for self-harm. Negative and unsupportive environments and challenges with emotional expression and communication may contribute to this ...

It's also a relatively recent coverage area for Medicaid. The federal government ordered states to cover autism treatments in ...

When Marc and Cristina Easton’s son was diagnosed with autism at 20 months, the Baltimore couple left the doctor’s ...

More than 70 genes have been linked to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a developmental condition in which differences in the brain lead to a host of altered behaviors, including issues with language, ...

Should private behavioral technicians be allowed in the public school setting to help students with disabilities? Parents and ...

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