Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder affecting about 1% of the population worldwide, and is notoriously difficult to ...

Colorado officials say autism therapy providers saw an opportunity to make money in a new field without much federal guidance ...

Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to new ...

Elementary school teachers report increasing behavioral problems among young students. Schools are helping to better train teachers to deal with classroom behavior issues. Elementary teachers say they ...

Introduction Checking behaviour (CB) occurs in various mental health problems. Cognitive-behavioural models for these mental disorders share similar theoretical assumptions. Thus, they postulate a ...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (hereafter, autism) is a lifelong developmental disorder characterized by impaired communication and social interaction skills and a lack of flexibility in interests and ...

This course introduces students to the science of applied behavior analysis (ABA), focusing on how behavior is learned, maintained and changed. Students explore ABA applications in autism support, ...

Summary: A long-term study tracking 475 children found that autistic children are far more likely to experience persistent gastrointestinal issues than their peers. These symptoms often co-occur, ...

Ready or not, incoming kindergartners are now entering the world of formal education, raising the question: What truly defines kindergarten readiness? Individual kindergarten-readiness “checklists” ...

Become a paraprofessional in the field of Autism services. Learn principles and strategies for working with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This course provides an ...

A clinical trial found CBD was safe and well-tolerated in autistic boys, with some showing behavioral improvements, though placebo effects were strong. A double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover ...