The largest ever showcase of artwork by people with disabilities will take place next year at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Designer Babies Take Prenatal Screening Debate One Step Further
A California fertility clinic already allows parents to select their baby’s gender. Now doctors are giving parents the option to choose physical traits like eye and hair color and that’s causing quite a stir.
Proposed Bill Would Allow Tax-Free Trusts For Those With Disabilities
A bill proposed in Congress would allow tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities much like those already in existence for those saving for college.
Physicians Feel Ill-Equipped To Treat Autism, Survey Says
More barriers exist for physicians when treating autism than other neurodevelopmental conditions, according to a physician survey.
Music Therapy On Rise For Children With Disabilities
Despite limited evidence of its effectiveness, music therapy is increasingly utilized to help children with disabilities.
Gene May Be Responsible For Autism, Stomach Problems
A single gene may be responsible for autism and gastrointestinal disorders when both issues are present in an individual, according to research published this week.
Students Failing Despite Inclusion, Report Says
Two years after a Maryland school district began closing down segregated programs for special education students in favor of inclusion, a report shows that students are fairing poorly.
Scoop Essentials: Behavior, Taming The 800-Pound Gorilla
A behavior expert who has autism herself tells you how to distinguish a tantrum from a meltdown and how to control and prevent both.






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