It is not uncommon for a child with autism to have delayed speech. However, diagnosing the root causes of the issue is not as simple as it looks. In most cases, a proper diagnosis by an expert is...

Parents can sometimes feel a bit unsettled whenever they see their child talk to himself. For most of mainstream society, speech is usually used to communicate with others; however, if an individual...

SINGAPORE: Early exposure to digital devices such as tablets, smartphones and video consoles could worsen emotional and behavioral difficulties among preschool children with neurodevelopmental...

SINGAPORE: Three new schools for students who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) will be set up over the next few years, with the first one accepting pupils in 2021, Second Minister for Education...

Children with autism who take supplements of vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids may have fewer symptoms than kids who don’t, a research review suggests. Researchers examined data from 27 trials...

The National Library Board (NLB) was presented with the Enabling Employers Leader Award on 26 July 2019 by SG Enable, in recognition of NLB’s commitment to inclusive hiring and outreach to the...

In Vancouver, British Columbia, kids like Josh and Ahmed get a shot at a normal school life, interacting with children without special needs. VANCOUVER/SINGAPORE: It was “carpet time” at Ferris...

A study published in Jama Open Network in August suggests an association between C-sections and autism. A study published in August found that C-section births were associated with a 33% higher risk...

New statistics on autism prevalence in the United States suggest a dramatic rise in the number of children with the condition. But it is unlikely that these numbers reflect a true rise in prevalence,...

THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More U.S. children today have developmental disabilities like autism and ADHD than a decade ago, though improved recognition may be a major reason,...