As many as 1 in 64 British children could have autism spectrum disorders, according to the most comprehensive look at the prevalence of autism among British children to date.

Children living in group homes, institutions or foster homes are far more likely to be taking psychiatric drugs than those living with family.

More than 75 percent of the jobs slated to be cut by the state of Tennessee will come from agencies handling developmental disabilities and mental health.

Much like the communication board of yesteryear, an app called Proloquo2Go helps people with disabilities who either can’t talk or have difficulty communicating.

Disability advocates say Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s past rulings show an understanding of the rights of people with disabilities.

Promoting positive sibling interactions and what to do when resentment creeps into the dynamic.

White House officials met Tuesday with representatives of approximately 40 organizations to discuss the issue.

Children who do not receive vaccines are 23 times more likely than their vaccinated peers to get whooping cough.

The drug Risperdal is commonly prescribed to kids with autism and ADD to help with behavior problems. But there is a little known side effect for some boys: development of breasts.

In an unprecedented move, the Salvation Army is bringing out bell ringers for a summertime drive. It’s a reflection of just how bad non-profits — including those benefiting people with disabilities — are hurting.

The workers, ages 25 to 45, toiled without pay in slave-like conditions before being freed during a police raid last month.

Under the plan, the state will spend $112 million over the next five years to hire more than 1,000 new staff members and increase monitoring.

A Florida mother is filing a wrongful death suit against a psychiatrist and the owner of a group home claiming that her son died from over-medication while in their care.

A gene that’s present in the extra chromosome people with Down syndrome have protects this population from getting many types of cancers.

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will ensure that all states have policies in place for handling seclusion and restraint in schools before the start of the next academic year.