New research shows that playing with dolls could help autistic children learn the social skills they lack. Research published in this week's New Scientist reveals that autistic children who played ...

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting communication and social skills. Play therapy fosters emotional expression, ...

In the United States, approximately 1 in 36 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers ...

For far too long, autism has been wrapped in myths, misconceptions, and cultural taboos, especially in many African ...

If your child is autistic, these observations can also help ... to see how they react or notice if they engage in imaginative play, like playing with stuffed animals or interacting with an ...

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"Children with autism often struggle to engage with peers or pick up on social cues," says Touroni. "They might prefer playing alone and find it difficult to grasp the unwritten rules of conversation, ...