Autism - Videos

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Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist, about the way autistic children hear and perceive their surroundings.

HuffPost's Third Metric seeks to redefine success beyond money and power. Through inspirational photography taken by Clay Lomneth, a little girl named Munchie and her parents shine a light on the battle of Autism and capture the power of love.

Join the discussion with Steven Sussman, Ph.D, child & adolescent psychologist about the autism controversy regarding Jenny McCarthy's child and whether he has autism.

Parents of children on the autism spectrum often use alternative therapies, some unproven and risky, according to new study.

A 3-year-old autistic boy in DeBary, Florida will be allowed to keep his chickens. The city council had a special session tonight and voted to adopt the resolution allowing the chicken pilot program to be extended.

New study finds no significant association between use of SSRIs during pregnancy and autism spectrum disorder.

Greg Masucci hopes his 6-year-old son will be able to say his own name... and he's not alone. Autism diagnosis rates are rising, but education for children with the disorder is lacking. We learn about the emotional fight so many parents are facing.

Singer Susan Boyle has announced she's been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's is a form of Autism, a disorder affecting millions of people, but one scientists understand very little about. Guest host Annie Gaus explains what is known about the disorder, and why it's so difficult to study.

Parents of young children with autism face information overload. They also struggle with services for their children, says autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism." Here she discusses some of those challenges.

Parents of children with autism face major financial burdens. Some states and insurance companies provide support, but not all. Autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism," describes the challenges.

Research into autism has come a long way, but it's still a mystery. Autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism," discusses what we know and are learning about autism.

Children with autism can and do change, especially as interventions evolve. In this video, autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism," discusses changes children can go through as interventions are tailored to their needs.

There are a lot of myths about people with autism. Autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism," debunks some of those myths.

Children with autism should experience play time with their siblings and parents should teach those siblings about autism. In this video, autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism," discusses siblings.

Support services for adults with autism are severely limited. In this video, autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism," discusses what adults with autism need to live full lives.

Families of children with autism need breaks from the day-to-day management of the condition just as children with autism may need breaks from their family. In this video, autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism," explains.

Parents of school-age children with autism should take advantage of an Individualized Education Plan for life skills, even if it means holding them back, says autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism."

Children with autism may receive support in school that isn't available when they become adults, says autism expert Chantal Sicile-Kira, author of "A Full Life with Autism." In this video, she talks about what to expect.

Diagnosing autism in children takes medical experts years, but that could soon change. New research may help doctors predict a child's risk of developing autism-at birth!

With the rates of autism on the rise, doctors are encountering new struggles in diagnosing the disorder.

About 1 in 8 children suffers from autism. These kids have difficulty interacting with others and expressing emotion. We'll show you a new therapy- a virtual reality program- researchers say is already making a difference.

Nicky is 19 and autistic, but has remarkable talent.

Dr. Steven Sussman, Ph.D, Child & Adolescent Psychologist Co-Founder of the Child & Teen Success Centers in NY & NJ, explains how autism diagnosis changed through the years and how treatment should vary accordingly.

Seattle Children's Hospital has pulled a bus ad after outrage from the autistic community in Seattle. The ad features a young boy with text next to him that reads "Let's wipe out cancer, diabetes and autism in his lifetime." One person who lives with autism says that he feels like you can't talk about autism without talking about the people that it affects. He says that it isn't a faceless disease or an illness, but rather a disability.

Researchers in South Carolina have found a link between autism and tryptophan.

New diet appears to help mice affected by autism.

It's the fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S., but does autism really last a lifetime? A new study has some believing that kids can grow out of it

Joey has autism, and his mother is finding it increasingly hard to cope.

An exhausted parent of autistic twins struggles to find moments of enjoyment.