April is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects one in 36 children. That is nearly the equivalent of one child per classroom. This number has risen in recent years with ...

In the academic year so far, the proportion of children who are “persistently absent” from schools in England – missing at least 10% of school sessions – stands at 19.5%. This is up from last year – ...

Parents can notice the earliest signs of autism, such as limited eye contact, minimal social interaction and repetitive behaviors, during their child’s first two years. Autism can be diagnosed as ...