Autism is a disorder that is at the forefront of neuroscience research, because of the large numbers of children that are being diagnosed with it. It’s not just one disorder though, it’s referred to ...

Autism is incredibly hard on children. Whether it’s the sensory overload of everyday noise, the difficulty in handling even small changes to routine, or the myriad of social and communication issues ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LEICESTER, UK — Wherever 6-year-old Iris ...

COLUMBIA - You've heard of therapy dogs, or even therapy horses. But the Thompson Center for Autism is trying a different avenue for animals who can help people. The Research Center for Human-Animal ...

LONDON -- For many children, a family pet represents hours of endless fun and a source of comfort. But, for six-year-old Iris Grace, getting a family pet signalled a turning point in her life. SEE ...

Parents of a child with autism might wonder if a pet cat would be a good fit for the family. Now, research suggests both children with autism and cats benefit when a feline joins the household.

We were so proud when our seven-year-old daughter Honey was given a school achievement award. But as she went up to collect her certificate, she got down on all fours and started crawling towards the ...