Biting in children, especially those with autism or communication challenges, is often a signal rather than aggression. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) uses assessments and structured plans to teach ...

Some children speak abundantly and easily at home, but demonstrate minimal speech in social settings outside of the home. These kids are often chatty and have good communication with people they feel ...

• Parents of children with developmental delay and behavioral problems face many obstacles to care, including financial challenges, shortages of mental health clinicians, fear of stigma, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Neil Sahota is a globally sought after speaker and business advisor. In the tapestry of family life, communication is the thread ...

The violence or threats seriously scare, annoy, or harass someone and there is no valid reason for it. In Michigan, “Harassment" means conduct directed toward a victim that includes, but is not ...

Children's actions often misinterpreted as misbehavior are actually forms of communication due to their limited vocabulary.

Autistic children are vulnerable in therapy programs. A Michigan case shows how safeguards can fail, leading to abuse.

I used to finish every sentence with “you know?” It was a habit that drove my mom nuts. She talked to me about it — a lot. But when she started saying “No, I don’t know,” every time I said it, she ...