For people with autism—especially those with intellectual disabilities, or others with extensive support needs—communicating needs and ideas can be difficult. Many rely on intense individualized ...

Recent research has identified specific patterns of brain activity that distinguish young children with autism from their typically developing peers. These patterns involve the way different regions ...

One of my favorite analogies for describing the emotional experience of a parent whose child has special needs is Emily Perl Kinglsey’s poem “Welcome to Holland.” “Welcome to Holland” likens a ...

So many parents feel trapped in negative patterns of relating to their kids. They cycle through the same arguments week after week, leaving everyone feeling exhausted and battle-weary. When faced with ...