What is joint attention and why is it important in autism? Learn how it develops, how it differs in autistic children, and how it can be supported. Joint attention is the shared focus of two individuals on an object or...

PECS is often used in autism communication programs. What is it, how does it work, and what does the research say about its impact? The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a structured communication approach used with many autistic individuals,...

Wondering if autism can be detected at age 1? Here’s what early signs may look like, and why only medical professionals can make a diagnosis. Many parents begin to notice differences in their child’s development during the first year of...