Autism Highlights

Video games and role-playing are usually reserved for after school fun. For kids with autism, they need to be part of the curriculum.

Meet Nao, a robot providing a revolutionary treatment for autistic children. Manufactured by Aldebaran Robotics in France, the small robot helps children develop their social interaction skills by providing predictable play and repetitive behaviors.

Areva Martin, award-winning attorney, author of The Everyday Advocate: How to Stand Up for Your Autistic Child and mother of an autistic son, joins The Doctors to discuss the importance of being an advocate for children with special needs.

Desperate for a solution to save her son, Meiko turned to medical marijuana, a controversial remedy not often associated with children.

The chemical in marijuana, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), can stimulate appetite. The use of medical marijuana as a treatment option for children is considered controversial due to the inherent nature of the drug and minimal research available.

When doctors told former NFL quarterback Rodney Peete and his wife, actress Holly Robinson Peete, that their son RJ had autism, their lives changed forever.

Georgina Peacock Goebel, MD, MPH, from the CDC, explains the guidelines for autism screening.

Steve Mauldin, president and general manager of CBS11/TXA 21 in Dallas, Texas, founded Stephanie's Day 10 years ago, in honor of his daughter, Stephanie, who has autism.

Treatments for autism, some of which can begin as early as 18 months of age, include applied behavior analysis, hyperbaric chambers and working with animals.

See a phone application that can help kids with autism communicate more effectively.

Autism is one subject that is of great concern to many parents. In this episode of The Lab, Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad talk with a behavior analyst to learn more about this disorder. Learn how many children will be affected by this neurological disorder. Are there autism signs or symptoms that can be seen in the behavior, communication and socialization of kids? When should you visit a pediatrician? Are there screenings that can help determine if a child is autistic.

Sam Wang, neuroscientist at Princeton University, talks about the state of autism prevention and therapy.

This Vlog is a how to create something where nothing exists. It is for anyone who needs a 'Motivational Coach, or Personal/Spiritual Development' guide.

This video from TV360 talks about the link between Autism and other illnesses.