Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury. Not all children respond to behavioral therapies. Findings from a ...

Sleep disturbance may portend suicidal behavior among preteens, according to a longitudinal cohort study. A study of more than 8,000 kids found that those who reported severe sleep disturbances at age ...

A $1 million infusion from the state is helping Easterseals Southern California kick-start the development of more services for children with autism who develop severe behaviors that can isolate them ...

In a recent post to the “Teachers” forum on Reddit, a teacher revealed she’s been grappling with a safety concern. Not in the classroom, but rather outside — in her own home. After she was spotted ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study this week, doctors describe a form of self-injury among teenagers called self-embedding, which involves inserting objects into the skin or muscle. The ...