Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. While the most common symptoms include ...

The presence of speech patterns in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), commonly called autism, is linked to problems in social communication and social interaction that define ASD. These ...

All kids make mistakes as they learn to talk — saying “wabbit” for “rabbit” or “theethaw” for “seesaw.” But when does a cute mispronunciation suggest a possible disorder? We turned to Dr. Lewis First, ...

Holidays are a time for visiting. My own very large, boisterous extended family includes nephews and neices with physical and cognitive limitations, older people with serious hearing problems, and ...

CHICAGO - A suburban Chicago company is touting its mix of vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids as a "pharmaceutical grade" product that can help children with speech problems, even though the ...