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No definitive test for autism in the womb exists, but researchers are making progress. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found a prenatal blood test that predicted with 70% accuracy whether a child would develop autism.

Unlocking the mystery of autism for kids! Discover simple ways to explain autism with empathy and understanding.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a program that can provide financial assistance to families with children who have autism: Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

In this article, we will explore what disability means in the context of autism, how it affects individuals with autism, and what can be done to support those who experience disability.

As a parent, it can be concerning when your child is not meeting developmental milestones, and delayed speech is no exception. Delayed speech is a common characteristic of autism and can be a sign that your child needs additional support.

PDA stands for Pathological Demand Avoidance. It is a term used to describe a specific type of behavior in individuals with autism. People with PDA have an intense need to be in control of their environment and may go to extreme lengths to avoid everyday demands placed upon them.