Hyperlexia "isn't considered a diagnosis but may be a symptom – of autism, a social communication disorder, or a learning disability," says Dr. Poon, who is a spokesperson for the American ...

If you have social anxiety you may feel self-conscious when networking and interacting with people in general. Self-doubt, ...

The developmental disorder affects information processing and can significantly affect social and communication skills. But the symptoms and their intensity vary widely from person to person ...

Common signs of autism include trouble with social communication and a fixation on certain routines or topics — Nelson says ...

Children with social communication disorder (SCD) find it hard to understand and use language, especially in social situations. Although they may be quite chatty – so their difficulties aren’t always ...

Bill Gates said he believes he would have been diagnosed with autism if he were growing up today. The tech billionaire made the revelation in his upcoming memoir. Here's what experts had to say.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned why autism rates have been rising over the last several years. Experts say he's missing ...

As a club, we advocate for awareness of communication disorders, participate in the community, promote leadership and create a fun and welcoming space for students interested in the field.

But are you paying close enough attention to how more screen time might affect a child’s risk for an eating disorder? Research has suggested a link between the use of screen time and social ...

"Autism is traditionally seen as a social-communication disorder, but we now know sensory-motor difficulties, like motor imitation, play a key role in shaping social and communication skills.