AT PEACE Study supports providers who coach parents of children with autism on how to implement therapy strategies into their daily routines. Dr. Melanie Pellecchia is an Assistant Professor of ...

The goal of the Early Detection and Intervention (EDI) program is to advance a comprehensive research agenda aimed at promoting optimal outcomes for children with ASD through early detection and ...

UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have received a $4.7 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health to study a child-focused autism intervention in community agencies. The ...

When it comes to autism intervention, new research suggests that more may not always be better. It’s often recommended that children diagnosed with autism receive 20 to 40 hours per week of intensive ...

Groundbreaking autism research is happening right here in Massachusetts and parents say the program is changing lives. Ten-year-old Colby Ostrowsky lives with autism and communicates without words.

Behavioral Skills Training (BST) has emerged as a cornerstone methodology in the design and delivery of autism interventions, combining instruction, modelling, rehearsal and feedback to teach both ...

BYU study shows that after parents receive specialized training, children with autism spectrum disorder markedly improve their social and communication skills. A summary of 50 studies found that when ...

For parents raising children with autism or developmental disorders, the journey often begins with a single, overwhelming question: “Is my child going to be okay?” The question carries a desire for ...

Continuing Education Credits: up to 11 hours, through American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania State Board of Social Work (PA SBSW), or International Accreditors for Continuing Education ...

Most early support programs for autistic children (also called “early interventions”) are provided after diagnosis. But long waiting times can leave families feeling stressed that they are “missing ...