Benjamin E. Yerys, Ph.D., from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and colleagues examined associations between health outcomes and ADHD co-occurrence and ADHD prescription medications in a ...

A surprisingly high number of kids with autism are later diagnosed with intellectual disability, researchers say, and they suspect the trend is rooted in an effort to retain services into adulthood.

Autistic individuals often rely on Medicaid for insurance, but the transition to adulthood can, and often does, impact their enrollment status. In continuing to examine how autistic individuals use ...

For many families of children and adults with autism or other intellectual disabilities, flying can be intimidating long ...

The number of people with the condition has increased rapidly in recent decades. Some researchers and clinicians worry that ...

Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) comprises a range of repetitive, deliberate actions that result in physical harm to one’s own body, including head-banging, self-biting and skin-picking. It is highly ...

We know people with intellectual disabilities and on the autism spectrum want to work. They want meaningful employment and ...

I recently had the honor of visiting Barber National Institute in Erie and meeting the students, parents, caregivers, advocates, and direct support professionals (DSPs) who make sure those with ...

April is Autism Awareness Month. Initiatives from a variety of organizations will shine a spotlight on autism to increase awareness and to celebrate individuals with autism: their strengths, ...

Share on Pinterest Is acetaminophen linked to autism, ADHD risk? A new review denies it. Image credit: Revolu7ion93/Getty Images Acetaminophen (Tylenol), also referred to as paracetamol, is an ...