Early diagnosis of autism is crucial to improving outcomes and adaptive skills, but diagnosing autism is an intricate process that often relies on behavioral assessments. Differences in the gut microbiomes of children with autism now show promise as a novel, non-invasive diagnostic tool for autism. Children with autism have significantly different microbiomes compared to those […]
Japan’s largest intellectual and developmental disability provider, LITALICO, is entering the U.S. market by acquiring Developmental Disability Centers of Nebraska (DDCN) for $50 million. LITALICO will pay $29.5 million upfront and $20.5 million in an earn-out over three years. Founded in 2005, LITALICO has 300 facilities across Japan. It offers educational services, vocational services, daily skills […]
Eating problems beyond picky eating are “exceedingly common” among children. Children with autism spectrum disorder are even more impacted, with around 70% of children with autism having some level of food selectivity. Yet many children with autism fail to receive timely care for feeding problems because of hurdles with health insurance or prohibitive distance from […]
Verbal AUTISM has launched a new platform designed to help improve the communication abilities of nonverbal people. Dubbed Verbal AUTISM PLUS, the app utilizes visual aids, including pictures and symbols, and text-to-speech functionality, allowing nonverbal individuals to communicate verbally with people in real-time. Rates of autism are rising in the U.S. Approximately 1 in 36 […]
With autism therapy professionals in high demand and in short supply, organizations are getting creative to hold onto their employees. From conducting “stay interviews” to glean job satisfaction insights to offering reliable schedules and growth opportunities, providers are pulling out all the stops to prevent clinician burnout and keep top talent on board. Demand for […]
Nonprofit network Inperium plans to acquire behavioral health provider Resources for Human Development. The combined entity is expected to generate roughly $800 million annually. As part of the deal, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, Inperium will invest in RHD’s services and the pair will combine their administrative operations. Before […]
Fostering independence can be an empowering goal for adolescents with autism as they navigate their path to adulthood. However, clinicians often feel ill-equipped to guide their patients through one significant milestone in the transition to greater autonomy: obtaining a driver’s license. That’s according to a new study published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental […]
ABS Kids launches new ABA location ABS Kids opened a new applied behavior analysis (ABA) center in Provo, Utah, its 12th in the state. The new location, officially opening on May 6, will offer ABA therapy and autism diagnosis services. Salt Lake City, Utah-based ABS Kids provides in-home, in-school and center-based ABA therapy for children […]
Digital autism company EarliTec Diagnostics has raised $21.5 million in a Series B funding round. Decatur, Georgia-based EarliTec will use the cash to fund clinical research evaluating its early autism diagnosis technology. The technology aims to aid clinicians in diagnosing and assessing autism in toddlers. Nexus NeuroTech Ventures and Venture Investors Health Fund led the […]
The applied behavioral analysis (ABA) accreditation body the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) announced a rebrand to Jade Health. The company cited the move as an intention to match its values with its branding. It will continue to use the name BHCOE Accreditation for its accreditation services but will use the name Jade Health […]
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