When a child has autism or Asperger's Syndrome, parents are faced with questions of whether, when and how to explain the diagnosis to their child.

Whether your child is autistic or not, you shouldn't ignore the subject. Here are some tips on how to approach the conversation.

Several years ago, my child was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Our pediatric neuropsychologist suggested we wait to talk about it with our son, who was then nearly eight.

As the numbers of children with autism continue to rise, there is no doubt your child will encounter kids with autism in school or on the playground. Talk to your kids about autism and send them ...

The most important advice to keep in mind when explaining autism to kids: It's not a taboo topic. "Autism should not be an unspoken, avoided, or 'bad' word," says Chloe Rothschild, an autistic ...

If your child asks, “What’s wrong with that kid?” take advantage of that teachable moment. April is Autism Awareness Month.

A new study looks at whether kids diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and those without differ in how they explore and seek explanations in physical and social domains. Tania Lombrozo explains.

How to build self-esteem in autistic children — and why it's so important As a parent of a child with autism, I've seen how kids on the spectrum struggle with self-esteem. What can we do?

Empathy facilitates effective communication and allows our children, even those with ASD, to understand how much we care about and love them. It permits us to be more effective disciplinarians as ...

According to a recent analysis, neurotypical siblings of children with autism tend to struggle with anxiety, depression, and social difficulties. However, researchers found that autistic children ...

With its scientifically proven step-by-step approach to teaching communication, sharing, coping with change and many other important life skills, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy is an ...

Given that many children with autism have social-communication challenges, it might seem daunting to try to explain something like this.