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Expected Changes In DSM-V Leave Some Questioning Who's Normal

With several new diagnoses expected in the forthcoming edition of the DSM, a group of mental health experts is questioning whether anyone will still be 'normal.'

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HBO's 'Temple Grandin' Gets Emmy Nod

A television biopic about autism self-advocate Temple Grandin has been nominated for 15 Emmy awards including outstanding made for television movie.

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Travel Trainers Help People With Disabilities Gain Independence

Under a federal program, transit services are deploying trainers to teach those with disabilities how to use fixed route buses rather than rely on door-to-door service.

Disability Rights Take Center Stage As President, Stars Honor ADA Birthday

A star-studded White House celebration marked the 20th anniversary of the ADA Monday, the same day a public service announcement was unveiled honoring the cause.

Special Education Cutoff At Age 20 Sparks Legal Action

Advocates in Hawaii are heading to court hoping to force the state to allow students with disabilities to stay in school until age 22, as is the case in many parts of the country.

Move Over Dogs: Cats Offer Therapeutic Benefit Too

A unique partnership that is bringing shelter kittens into treatment centers for those with cerebral palsy is yielding benefits for both animals and people alike.

Controversial Autism Supplement Pulled From Stores

The maker of a dietary supplement some parents use to treat autism symptoms is ending sales of the product just weeks after the FDA raised concerns over the drug's safety.

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