Autistic kids who elope aren’t misbehaving—they’re in fight-or-flight mode. Learn why it happens and what skills your child needs to feel safe and supported.

Unfortunately, we’re not talking about the kind of elopement that involves a beach, a wedding, and zero in-laws. This is the kind where your child bolts out of a classroom, school building, or ...

New research shows how 911 caller emotion, urgency, and speech patterns can trigger suspicion—and why policing that relies on such cues risks mistakes.

The US Supreme Court will hear a case Tuesday that will determine whether a Colorado law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from providing conversion “therapy” to minors ...

PORTSMOUTH — Runners and walkers looking for inspiration may find it on Oct. 26 at the Seacoast Half Marathon. On a 13.1-mile scenic course through Portsmouth, Rye and New Castle, racers will see ...

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) - The number of children in Tennessee diagnosed with autism has doubled over the past decade, prompting law enforcement leaders to launch specialized training programs to better ...

Despite broad efforts in recent years to identify children with autism early, many continue to go undiagnosed for years. New research suggests that genetics may explain why.

During the ceremony, STEPS Behavioral Health was honored with two Certificates of Recognition: one presented by Deb Poquette on behalf of County Executive Calvin Ball, and another presented by Lori ...

A toddler lies on the grocery store floor in tears. Another throws a toy against the wall, shattering it. A third refuses anything but a handful of favorite foods. For parents, these moments can feel ...

Research reveals that those diagnosed with autism early show distinct genetic and developmental profiles from those diagnosed later.

MONDAY, Oct. 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) — An approved pill for Alzheimer’s disease might help boost social functioning in some children and teens with autism spectrum disorder, a new small-scale ...