New Study Supports Reliable Autism Intervention Measures Across Clinic and Home Settings
A recent study found that brief observational tools measuring social communication and caregiver strategies in young autistic children are reliable and feasible across both clinic and home settings, supporting flexible early intervention assessments.
Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) Shows Promise in Tracking Social Communication Improvements in Autism
A rapid review of 19 studies suggests the Brief Observation of Social Communication Change (BOSCC) effectively detects subtle improvements in social communication among autistic children, outperforming traditional diagnostic tools in some areas.
Study Finds Autistic Adolescents Speak Differently in Same-Sex Versus Mixed-Sex Conversations
A new study reveals that autistic adolescents communicate differently depending on whether their conversation partner is the same sex or a different sex, highlighting the importance of social context in autism.
Early Sensory Differences in Infants May Influence Later Autistic Traits, Study Finds
A longitudinal study finds that sensory differences in infants as young as 12 months may influence later autistic traits, highlighting early sensory avoiding as a key factor in social development.
New Eye Gaze Shift Task Shows Promise in Autism Assessment: Pilot Study Findings
A new pilot study finds the Eye Gaze Shift Task (EGST) may be a feasible and accurate tool to assess eye gaze behavior in children with autism, showing strong diagnostic potential alongside existing methods.
How to Ask for Help: 5 Clear Social Steps for Children
Learn how to teach young children, including autistic children, to ask for help with 5 clear social steps, practical communication options, and respectful support.
Teaching Emotions: 6 Simple Feeling Words for Young Children
Teach young children 6 simple emotion words—happy, sad, angry, scared, excited, calm—with clear visuals to build language and social skills.
New Mandarin Assessment Tool Shows Promise for Early Language Delays in Toddlers with ASD and DLD
A new Mandarin-language assessment tool, DREAM-IT, shows promise in evaluating early language delays in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder and developmental language disorder, aiding clinical understanding and complementing existing diagnostic…