Children on the autism spectrum, often at odds with their own emotions, may find help in an unlikely place: their own inner voice. A team from the University of Pittsburgh and collaborators tested a ...

Autistic children—and adults—often communicate differently to neurotypical people. Key characteristics of autistic speech can include less eye contact, focusing on the details rather than the overall ...

A new study published in Autism Research suggests that helping autistic children strengthen their inner speech may improve their ability to regulate emotions. The pilot trial tested a novel therapy ...