SALT LAKE CITY — A promising screening tool that elicits responses from parents about potential communication delays accurately distinguishes infants with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from those ...

Does spending excessive time on electronic screens—television, tablets, smart phones, computers—affect cognitive and language development in early childhood? With the prevalence of autism increasing ...

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics investigated whether screen time in early childhood increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) later in life. While initial analyses suggested a ...

Clinicians face special challenges in diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) in Latino children, according to a new study published online August 19 and in the September issue of Pediatrics. The ...

Researchers have identified an inner ear deficiency in children with Autism that may impact their ability to recognize speech. The findings, which were published in the journal Autism Research, could ...

MAUMEE, Ohio — After 18 years, Acoustics for Autism is still going strong. The free music festival started at a single bar in uptown Maumee but has become the biggest music event in the area every ...

For musicians, jam sessions can be a moment of clarity, when the pressures of the world are drowned out and they can commune with other people through music. That's part of the idea behind a new ...

MACON, Ga. — The Autism Rocks Music Festival kicked off on Saturday in Macon, hosted by the Museum of Arts and Sciences. The festival is dedicated to raising awareness about autism while providing ...

Several guest stars from Band Together Pittsburgh will take over the microphone and drums during an autism-friendly performance Saturday at Greensburg Music Fest. Performers on the autism spectrum ...

A new effort led by Hollywood composer John Frizzell seeks to connect people with autism to each other through bluegrass. For musicians, jam sessions can be a moment of clarity, when the pressures of ...