Crafts can be sensory fun for kids on the autism spectrum — or a bit of a challenge. People on the autism spectrum sometimes experience sensations differently. They might avoid some sensations because ...

It is not uncommon for children to struggle with transitions between activities, and those with autism spectrum disorders are even more likely to experience difficulties when prompted to shift gears.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter swimming ...