Little Johnathan Skattebo wandered into a neighbor’s unlocked house, where he remained until Sunday night when he ventured ...

Autistic children may be nonverbal or not have the words or other typical communication strategies to clearly explain their ...

Music therapy can support motor skills and language development for children and adults. In Arizona, Medicaid funding exists for the therapy, but it’s limited and can affect access.

A mom says her nonverbal son with autism rarely allows anyone to touch his wrist — making one monk’s gentle gesture ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You might ...

In a new study, published in PLOS One, autistic adults describe the intense mental effort it takes to navigate nonverbal communication (NVC). Researchers reviewed 362 firsthand accounts on the online ...

Joy does not ask for permission; it simply finds its own rhythm. This clip, shared by Lance, shows his grandson following a personal rulebook of fun and comfort. ''I take videos of my nonverbal ...

When a child who cannot speak disappears, every passing minute feels heavier. Families, neighbors, and first responders fan ...

Three families whose autistic, non-verbal kids were abused by an aide on Littleton Public School buses between 2023 and 2024 ...

Imagine having a conversation where every gesture and glance feels like a test. You're juggling eye contact, facial expressions, and tone of voice, all while trying to keep up with the words. You ...