Tag: autism

The Best Activities for Special Needs

After-school and weekend activities for children with disabilities can build self-esteem, skills, friendships and a sense of belonging. Interacting in a shared endeavor with other children can be especially rewarding. MetroKids asked experts in several special needs areas to recommend appropriate activities. Here are their suggestions. READ MORE

Discovering age-specific brain changes in autism

New Brain Changes In Autism! The field of autism research has tried to find a central theory underlying brain changes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Now, a new study shows that individuals with the disorder exhibit different patterns of brain connectivity, when compared to typically developing (TD) individuals and that these patterns adjust as […]