Dr Tallman Ruhm, who runs a non-profit initiative called the Documenting Hope Project which investigates new strategies for helping autistic children, is a proponent of the idea that what we eat can ...

“People tend to think if you’re autistic, you need to be treated like a child,” she said. “I’m just like a regular adult — ...

“This proposal will ensure that children are even more protected when playing with toys, including from harmful chemicals,” Commissioner Thierry Breton said at the time. He added that ...

A 59-year-old teacher at Forest Lake Elementary in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday for allegedly using her legs to put a 3-year-old student in a headlock during class. Vilma Otero, who has ...

There are rubber ducks and push toys for babies, trucks and stuffed animals for toddlers and puzzles to Lego sets for older children. There are also board books for babies and toddlers and larger ...

Multiple levels, ramps, and parking spaces provide the perfect stage for kids to race cars, flip them and do loop-the-loops. It also doubles up as a place to store toy cars, with space for 50 Hot ...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) includes a range of disabilities characterized by repetitive behaviors, sensory issues, and difficulties with speech, nonverbal communication and socializing.

These interactive gadgets promise not only entertainment but also education for children, making them appear as the ideal choice for parents. However, as smart toys become more integrated into ...

The first days of school bustle with smiles, enthusiasm, and in some cases, dread. For autistic children in particular, school can be less than welcoming. Autistic children are more likely to be ...

BASEL, Switzerland — Remember when toys were simple? A stuffed animal was just a stuffed animal, and the only data it collected was the occasional ketchup stain or grass mark from outdoor adventures.